Quote by Ma Jian

My hope is that the Chinese government will come to realise that it is futile to repress free speech, and that contrary to what they believe a regime's strength rests not its suppression of a plurality of opinions and ideas, but in its capacity and willingness to encourage them.

My hope is that the Chinese government will come to realise

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of free speech and implies that the Chinese government should recognize that suppressing it is ultimately futile. The author suggests that a regime's strength lies not in restricting diverse opinions and ideas, but in fostering an environment that encourages and embraces them. It implies that by allowing freedom of speech, the government can create a stronger and more vibrant society, where different perspectives and ideas can coexist and contribute to progress and development.

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