I can't imagine here would be a Chinese Gorbachev. But the party will gradually open up. For instance, it has already set a time limit for political reforms in Hong Kong. And in four years time, there won't be a… — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
The Party leader at the time, Jiang Zemin, wanted to show the world China's new status. And in winning the bid, the leaders could show the people how strong the government was. Plus, the leadership wanted to use the Olympics… — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
Ultimately, change will happen when problems persist and enough people are concerned. — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
“The ease with which money forgives bayonets and lies to justify the massacre with reasoned arguments” — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
My dear, with your love I can calmly face my impending trial, having no regrets about the choices I've made and optimistically awaiting tomorrow. — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
I always think that reforms and turning China into a free country is a long and tortuous process. Despite this, in a totalitarian state,… — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
China, as a major nation of the world, as one of five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, and as a member… — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
I can't imagine here would be a Chinese Gorbachev. But the party will gradually open up. For instance, it has already set a time… — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
My searing desire to atone for having survived helps me resist the temptations to join the world of lies. — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
I do my best to make every word from my pen a cry from the heart for the souls of the dead. — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
Our political system continues to produce human rights disasters and social crises, thereby not only constricting China's own development but also limiting the progress… — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
I have viewed the West as if it were not only the salvation of China but also the natural and ultimate destination of all… — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
There is no force that can put an end to the human quest for freedom, and China will, in the end, become a nation… — Liu Xiaobo Copy Share Image
