War is very cruel, a predatory jungle, and is never the true path of life.

I’m in Suzhou, Zhou Lingtong said, angling his head so he could wipe away his tears and see the road sign clearly. I’m in Changrui Lane, Suzhou. If you walk north past two telephone poles you’ll find me in the dustbin.

["Two Lives", in Pathlight: New Chinese Writing (Summer 2013)]

In this world, those who have fallen in love cannot make clear judgements.

Chinese people age overnight.

Chinese people themselves, they really want change.

The Internet is truly God's gift to the Chinese people.