October 8, 2010, Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his “long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China.”
Liu Xiaobo was arrested and imprisoned for his involvement in the June Fourth Tiananmen Incident of 1989, and was convicted of ‘counterrevolutionary propaganda and incitement.’ Later, for participating in drafting Charter 08, he was sentenced to 11 years in prison for ‘inciting subversion of state power,’ and died in prison on July 13, 2017 (at age 61). Charter 08 is a declaration calling for an end to one-party rule in China and the realization of peaceful democratic reform.
Hu was pacified
December28, 2025
If Liu Xiaobo were still alive, he would be 70 years old today (December 28, 1955 – July 13, 2017). Liu Xiaobo passed away under the strict surveillance of the Chinese Communist Party. He couldn’t even leave a final message to the public. Fortunately, we still have Liu Xiaobo’s “Final Statement” from the courtroom years ago. Among them, Liu Xiaobo uses the language of prose poetry to tell of his dreams and expectations.
Liu Xiaobo said: “I hope my country is a land where free expression is possible, where every citizen’s speech will be treated equally well; Here, different values, ideas, beliefs, and political views …… They compete with each other yet coexist peacefully; Here, majority and minority opinions are equally protected, especially those whose political views differ from those in power are fully respected and protected; Here, all political views will be exposed to the light and accepted by the people, and every citizen can express their views without fear, never suffering political persecution for expressing dissenting views; I hope that I will be the last victim of China’s endless literary inquisition, and from then on, no one will be punished for their words. ”
Reading Liu Xiaobo’s statement, one can’t help but think of Martin. Luther. King’s famous speech, “I Have a Dream.” Among them, Martin Luther. King said, “I dream that one day this nation will stand tall and truly realize the true meaning of its creed: ‘We believe that truth is self-evident, and all men are created equal.’” I dream that one day, on Red Hill in Georgia, the son of a former slave will be able to sit with the son of a former slave owner, sharing brotherly bonds. I dream that one day, even Mississippi—a place where justice is absent, oppression is rampant, and desert-like is everywhere—will become an oasis of freedom and justice. I dream that one day my four children will live in a country where their character is judged not by their skin color, but by their character. ”
Whether in termsof thought or written expression, Liu Xiaobo’s final statement can be compared to Martin Luther. King’s speech is comparable to, and even more substantial. In the future, it will surely be with Martin. Luther. Jin’s speeches were also included in middle school textbooks, passed down through generations.
In “My Final Statement,” Liu Xiaobo wrote: “Freedom of expression is the foundation of human rights, the origin of human nature, and the mother of truth.” Suppress freedom of speech, trample on human rights, suffocate humanity, and suppress truth. To uphold the constitutionally granted freedom of speech and fulfill the social responsibility of a Chinese citizen, my actions are innocent, and even if I am accused of it, I have no complaints. ”
As early as his university days, Liu Xiaobo had already developed the ideal of fighting for freedom of speech in China and was determined to put his belief in freedom of speech into public deeds. Indeed, at first glance, freedom of speech seems mild, but it is deadly to communist autocracy. Liu Xiaobo said: “Whether for officials or the public, promoting news openness and freedom of speech on the mainland is truly the primary goal for advancing China’s social stability and transformation. The ban on the Party can be lifted, but the lifting of the ban on speech is urgent.” But as long as freedom of speech exists, autocratic rule collapses. Liu Xiaobo said: “Once the ban on speech is lifted, a free China will surely arrive.” Based on this, Liu Xiaobo proposed that civil rights protection should be fought for freedom of speech as a breakthrough.
Treat the fight for freedom of speech as the first step to defeating authoritarian rule, and continue to fight for it. This is the political last message Liu Xiaobo left us.
Source: Hu Ping’s Facebook
Wang Dan
December28, 2025
If Xiaobo were alive, he would be 70 years old today. If he were alive, today would be a way to celebrate his birthday no matter what. If he were alive, who knows what it would be like at 70.
In the eyes of the world, he is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and a world-class celebrity. To me, he is a steadfast comrade, a kind elder brother, and a warm friend.
Sometimes I wonder, what exactly did Xiaobo leave behind? This may be understood differently by different people. To me, Xiaobo represents persistence, resilience, optimism, and idealism.
These may no longer be mainstream values today, but in my view, they are the most beautiful spiritual pursuits. Thank you, Xiaobo, for demonstrating these pursuits with your life.
Source: Wang Dan’s Facebook
Wang Jinzhong
December28, 2015
Happy birthday to Xiaoba! Get out of prison as soon as possible.
December 28th marks the 60th birthday of Liu Xiaobo, Honorary President of the Independent Chinese PEN Society and the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize laureate imprisoned. Here, we wish him a happy birthday! Zhu Xiaobo was released soon. Blessings to Gao Yu, Honorary Director of the Independent Chinese PEN Association! Blessings to Pu Zhiqiang, winner of the 2015 Independent Chinese PEN Liu Xiaobo Writing Courage Award!
Source: Wang Jinzhong’s Facebook
