"Censorship is saying: 'I'm the one who says the last sentence. Whatever you say, the conclusion is mine.' But the internet is like a tree that is growing. The people will always have the last word - even if someone has a very weak, quiet voice. Such power will collapse because of a whisper."
Ai Weiwei is a Chinese contemporary artist and activist known for conceptual art, installation work, and political commentary. His projects have been exhibited internationally across major museums and biennales. He is also recognized for criticism of state censorship and human-rights abuses.