Liao Yiwu wrote in an email to PEN American Centre. "I'm a writer and never considered myself a political dissident. But Liu Xiaobo was right when he said, 'To gain and preserve your freedom and dignity, there is no other way except to fight.'"
Guido Westerwelle, the Germany's foreign minister, issued a statement saying he regretted China's decision to prevent Mr Liao from travelling to Germany. Mr Westerwelle promised to argue for freedom in an open dialogue with China. "We hope to be able to welcome Liao Yiwu in Germany soon," he added.
from The Daily Telegraph: Chinese poet Liao Yiwu blocked from going to German festival
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