In February of this year I returned to China to research my next book. The authorities know about the novels of mine that have been published in the west, including the latest one, Beijing Coma, about a student shot in Tiananmen Square, but so far have allowed me to return. Ma Jian allowauthoritybeijing share on social
I wanted to analyse and understand how the Chinese people could have their lives so crushed by fear. Ma Jian analysechinesecrush Change image and share on social
I believe that the power of literature is stronger than the power of tyranny. Ma Jian literaturepowerstrong Change image and share on social
China is completely lacking in self-awareness and as someone who has stepped outside that society, I have a responsibility to write about it as I see it. Ma Jian awarenesschinacompletely Change image and share on social
It is vitally important for me, both personally and for my writing, to be able to return to China freely, so being barred entry has caused me deep concern and distress. Ma Jian barcausechina Change image and share on social
