He was responding to a question about the cancellation of his exhibition by the Lisson Gallery in London in November following comments on social media referencing the Israel-Hamas conflict.
His post, which was subsequently deleted, suggested the “sense of guilt around the persecution of the Jewish people” had been transferred and used against the Arab world.
Referring to his own family’s exile when he was one year old, the activist said: "I grew up within this heavy political censorship.
“I realise now, today in the West, you are doing exactly the same.”
He drew parallels with the disastrous purge under Mao, which took China to the brink of anarchy.
Criticising the suspension of two New York University professors for comments related to Gaza, Ai said: "This is really like a cultural revolution, which is really trying to destroy anybody who have different attitudes, not even a clear opinion.
Ai’s art often addresses political issues in China and he has frequently criticised Beijing’s record on human rights and democracy.
Do you have no reading comprehension skills whatsoever?
You implied that you had inside knowledge that Lemmy.ml was about to be defederated from Lemmy. World.
I was asking how you know. You’re not on an admin team, so I don’t think you have inside knowledge.
I literally quoted the line you did it, too.
Yes no I didn’t, I said it was close, because I’m seeing the same CCP shit tankies from grad and hexbear have moved to .ml
No where did I say this was a fact.