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Ai Weiwei

If we all say the same thing, then I think the government has to listen. But because no one is saying it, I become singled out, even though what I'm saying is common sense. It's very essential values that we all have to protect. But in Chinese society, pe

Ai Weiwei

Society

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Ai Weiwei is saying that when many people express the same opinion, the government is more likely to pay attention, but since he is the only one speaking out, he stands out and faces consequences despite his views being reasonable. He emphasizes that the ideas he promotes are fundamental to society, yet in Chinese culture, openly discussing these values is uncommon or discouraged.

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