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Forest Quote by Ma Yansong

“Tiananmen Square is a sensitive topic because many things happened…” quote by Ma Yansong — Download Open image

“Tiananmen Square is a sensitive topic because many things happened there. The idea of turning the plaza into a forest makes many people feel uncomfortable.”

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