Murong Xuecun

Why is contemporary China short of works that speak directly? Because we writers cannot speak directly, or rather we can only speak…

— Murong Xuecun

“Because at this time, in this place, Chinese writing exhibits symptoms of a mental disorder.”

— Murong Xuecun

Actually, I am a coward. I say only what is safe to say, and I criticise only what is permissable to criticise.

— Murong Xuecun

Genuine bravery for a writer... It is about calmly speaking the truth when everyone else is silenced, when the truth cannot be…

— Murong Xuecun

The only truth is that we cannot speak the truth . The only acceptable viewpoint is that we cannot express a viewpoint.

— Murong Xuecun

“Literature is not at the service of the government; on the contrary, governments should do everything in their power to create a…

— Murong Xuecun

Now, after I have published a few books, I can clearly feel the impact of censorship when I write. For example, I'll…

— Murong Xuecun

Unfortunately, I have dedicated great effort to the task of compiling this ‘sensitive words glossary,’ and I have mastered my filtering skills.…

— Murong Xuecun

It is difficult to call myself a writer, even when I stand at a podium to receive a prize, I feel uncomfortable…

— Murong Xuecun