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Quote by Ai Weiwei
I think Chinese leadership is trying to tell the world they have a

I think Chinese leadership is trying to tell the world they have another set of logic or reasoning or values which are different from yours. Of course, I dont think they believe that. Its just an argument thats made when you cant confront the truth and facts. They really want to maintain power. – Ai Weiwei

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I dont believe in the so-called Olympic spirit. I speak from personal experience. When China hosted the Games, it failed to include the people. The event was constructed without regard for their joy. – Ai Weiwei

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This nation is notorious for its ability to make or fake anything cheaply. Made-in-China goods now fill homes around the world. But our giant country has a small problem. We cant manufacture the happiness of our people. – Ai Weiwei

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The Chinese art world does not exist. In a society that restricts individual freedoms and violates human rights, anything that calls itself creative or independent is a pretence. It is impossible for a totalitarian society to create anything with passion and imagination. – Ai Weiwei

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