“For all the tough talk about China during the presidential debates, Ro...” — Ai Weiwei Quote

“For all the tough talk about China during the presidential debates, Romney and Obama evaded any mention of China's suspect human rights record, corruption, and rule of law. By not tackling these controversial topics, the candidates are protecting a strategic partnership with China at the expense of essential human values and beliefs.”

“To survive, China had to open up to the West. It could not survive otherwise. This was after many millions have died of hunger in a country that was like North Korea is today. Once we became part of global competition, we had to agree to some rules. It's painful, but we had to. Otherwise there was no way to survive.”

“Generally, people don't change their minds about fundamentally deeply held beliefs; it doesn't happen in an instant - it's a process.”

“This is a country of strong beliefs. Just because some two people say something, people don't bow down.”

“I have great respect for people's right to believe what they want to believe. And I don't think anybody should be prosecuted or judged based on what their beliefs are.”