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“Now the British are coming. I think Cameron should ask the Chinese government not to make people 'disappear' or to jail them merely because they have different opinions.” quote by Ai Weiwei — Download Open image

“Now the British are coming. I think Cameron should ask the Chinese government not to make people 'disappear' or to jail them merely because they have different opinions.”

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public statement on human rights, 2020

Calls for China to protect dissenters and avoid forced disappearances.

In simple terms: Protect free speech.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for human rights.

Themes

human rights politics activism

Mood

urgent concerned

Type

activist political

When to use this quote

international diplomacy
NGO work
legal advocacy

Key Concepts

authoritarianism civil liberties

Questions to Reflect On

What can individuals do to help?
How to balance security and freedom?

A Different Perspective

China may claim security concerns.

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