“Literature is not at the service of the government; on the contrary, governments should do everything in their power to create a favourable climate for literature.” — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
Now, after I have published a few books, I can clearly feel the impact of censorship when I write. For example, I'll think of a sentence, and then realize that it will for sure get deleted. Then I won't even… — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
Why is contemporary China short of works that speak directly? Because we writers cannot speak directly, or rather we can only speak in an… — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
“Because at this time, in this place, Chinese writing exhibits symptoms of a mental disorder.” — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
Actually, I am a coward. I say only what is safe to say, and I criticise only what is permissable to criticise. — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
Genuine bravery for a writer... It is about calmly speaking the truth when everyone else is silenced, when the truth cannot be expressed. It… — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
The only truth is that we cannot speak the truth . The only acceptable viewpoint is that we cannot express a viewpoint. — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
“Literature is not at the service of the government; on the contrary, governments should do everything in their power to create a favourable climate… — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
Now, after I have published a few books, I can clearly feel the impact of censorship when I write. For example, I'll think of… — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, I have dedicated great effort to the task of compiling this ‘sensitive words glossary,’ and I have mastered my filtering skills. I knew… — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
It is difficult to call myself a writer, even when I stand at a podium to receive a prize, I feel uncomfortable calling myself… — Murong Xuecun Copy Share Image
