Quote by Ma Jian

I meant that the Chinese people are not aware of their own entrapment. They believe they live in a free society, but don't realize how much they are being monitored and controlled, how much the information they receive is restricted and warped, until they step out of line, that is, and feel the heavy hand of the state fall on them.

I meant that the Chinese people are not aware of their own e

Summary

This quote suggests that the Chinese population is ignorant of their own lack of freedom. Despite believing they reside in a society that promotes freedom, they are unaware of the extensive surveillance, control, and manipulation they are subjected to. The restrictions on information and the government's influence only become apparent when individuals defy the established norms and experience the oppressive consequences imposed by the state. Essentially, this quote alludes to the concealed oppression and illusion of freedom within Chinese society.

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