Falun Gong ：720 Rally and Parade – 26th Anniversary of Opposing the Persecution
The day’s anti-persecution events will consist of four main parts (Eastern Time):
1. Public Rally (Live Streamed)
📍 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Speeches by U.S. elected officials and representatives from non-governmental organizations will be delivered to show support for Falun Gong and call for an end to the persecution.
2. Grand Parade (Live Streamed Online and on TV)
📍 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Route: From the rally site (4th Street), marching along Pennsylvania Avenue, ending at Freedom Plaza.
3. Capitol Hill Forum:
Ending the Persecution of Falun Gong and Supporting the Tuidang Movement (Quitting the CCP)
📍 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Congressional Auditorium, U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
4. Candlelight Vigil
To commemorate Falun Gong practitioners who lost their lives due to the persecution by the Chinese Communist Party.
📍 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Group Falun Gong meditation/exercise
Commemorating the 8th Anniversary of Liu Xiaobo’s Death｜Chinese Community in Irvine Holds Forum
Calls for Reflection on Authoritarianism and Commitment to Freedom
By: Zhao Xuefeng, Yuan Feng Date: July 13, 2025
Editor: He Qingfeng Chief Editors: Luo Zhifei, Lu Huiwen Translation: Lu Huiwen
On July 13, 2025, marking the eighth anniversary of the death of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, a thematic forum titled “Under the Shadow of Dictatorship: How Do We Continue the Road to Freedom?” was held in Irvine, Southern California. The event was co-organized by the China Democracy Party, the Chinese Democracy Education Foundation, and the Los Angeles China Democracy Platform. Conducted both online and in person, the forum attracted many Chinese attendees concerned about the future of democracy in China.
The forum was hosted by convenor Zhao Xuefeng, who opened the event by briefly reviewing Liu Xiaobo’s lifelong struggle and the immense sacrifice he made for the cause of Chinese democracy. He emphasized, “Liu Xiaobo was not only a scholar and writer, but a practitioner of conscience — a pioneer who embodied the spirit of freedom and democracy with his life.”
Li Jinshan then read selected passages from Charter 08, paying tribute to this significant document that envisions constitutional democracy for China. All attendees stood for a one-minute moment of silence in remembrance of Liu Xiaobo, who defended freedom of speech and human dignity with his life.
The atmosphere at the forum was solemn and moving. Three eyewitnesses of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre — Fang Zheng, Wang Yingguo, and Lin Yueming — attended in person and gave speeches. They recalled the harrowing scenes of that historic moment and shared personal memories of their interactions with Liu Xiaobo, moving many in the audience. They unanimously stated that it was that history — and Liu Xiaobo’s figure within it — that ignited their enduring democratic aspirations.
Excerpts from Speeches:
• Yuan Ping: “Charter 08 is a peaceful and rational declaration in pursuit of constitutional democracy in China. It teaches us that freedom is never a gift from power — it is the people’s inherent right.”
• Lin Jiajie: “Liu Xiaobo’s nonviolent resistance and independent thought inspired a generation. Even behind bars, his resolve never wavered, demonstrating the noble force of moral conviction.”
• Yuan Feng: “In today’s reality — where speech is tightly controlled and overseas infiltration grows more aggressive — Liu Xiaobo’s early warnings are coming true one by one. The regime can imprison bodies, but it cannot imprison thought.”
• Xian Wenjun: “Commemoration is not only about mourning, but about inheritance. To honor a man of conscience is to rekindle the flame. Speaking out is how we keep history from going silent.”
The meeting lasted two and a half hours. Attendees engaged in deep discussion around the theme: “How to uphold personal conscience and public expression under the current authoritarian pressure.”
Li Xianbing, Li Maoyi, Li Jianxun, Li Ning, Wu Hongbin, Zhang Junjie, Huang Li, and others also delivered remarks, sharing their reflections on the prospects for freedom in China.
In conclusion, the organizers called on Chinese people worldwide to continue upholding universal values such as freedom, human rights, and the rule of law. Under the shadow of authoritarianism, they urged unwavering resistance, the inheritance of Liu Xiaobo’s spirit, and using that light to guide the future of the Chinese nation.
How to Become an Outstanding Member of the China Democracy Party
By: Wang Zhishui (Early Founding Leader of the China Democracy Party, Inside China)
Date: July 12, 2025
Editor: Hu Lili Chief Editors: Luo Zhifei, Lu Huiwen Translation: Lu Huiwen
Anyone who believes in freedom, the rule of law, human rights, and constitutional government is one of us; anyone who is willing to work toward building a democratic China can become a member of the China Democracy Party. To join a capable political party is to gain support — and to find hope.
So, what makes an outstanding member of the Democracy Party?
We know that to accomplish a great cause, we must first build a strong and capable core team — one that can unite and lead the broader masses forward. Members of such a team must embody the following qualities:
1. Good character.
Good character attracts people. This first manifests in integrity and self-discipline. A person who is not clean in private life is often easily tempted in political life, vulnerable to being driven by self-interest. The ability to resist temptation in the face of money and sex is the basic political bottom line.
Secondly, one must possess magnanimity. Guan Zhong, adviser to Duke Huan of Qi, understood that “a great building is not made of a single beam” and was good at employing people of all kinds, harboring no jealousy or petty grudges.
At an even higher level, good character means restraint in the face of power. George Washington voluntarily stepped down after two presidential terms, showing by his actions that power is a responsibility — not a personal asset.
Character is the foundation of a political party, the cornerstone of unity.
2. Firm belief in democracy.
A person without firm conviction cannot withstand threats, enticements, or isolation.
Democracy is not a slogan — it is a responsibility, a spirit of sacrifice.
To believe in democracy is to believe that human rights are superior to power, that the rule of law is better than rule by man, and that the people have the right to decide the fate of their country.
Remaining true under repression and unmoved by temptation is a basic requirement for a Democracy Party member.
A team without firm conviction will inevitably collapse at critical moments.
3. Organizational and communication skills.
Even the greatest ideals need to be effectively spread; even the best platforms need to be implemented through organization.
An outstanding Democracy Party member must know how to mobilize the public, organize activities, and disseminate ideas.
They should be able to go to the grassroots, speak with the people, and explain complex political principles in simple, plain language.
They must also be able to coordinate resources and carry out organized, efficient action.
Organizational ability is the bridge that brings the democratic cause into every household.
4. Representing the interests and demands of the majority.
A true Democracy Party member is not the mouthpiece of a small clique, but the bearer of hope for the majority of society.
Only by firmly representing and defending the rights and interests of the people can the Democracy Party gain vitality — and avoid becoming mere political decoration.
5. Physical stamina and endurance.
Political struggle is a long war of attrition.
Good health affects not only a person’s work efficiency and mental state, but also reflects their discipline and self-control.
In the face of surveillance, pressure, interrogation, or even prison, no one can withstand long-term resistance without a healthy body and strong will.
Health is a revolutionary’s basic equipment.
6. Trustworthiness.
“Trust is the treasure of a nation, the reliance of its people.”
Integrity is the foundation of a political party. A party that breaks faith with the people is doomed to fail.
Trustworthiness is the bedrock of political ethics — and the key to unity and victory.
7. Courage.
Chinese intellectuals often have ideals but lack action, and what they lack most is courage.
To uphold the truth under authoritarian pressure, one must dare to pay the price and step forward.
Courage is not recklessness — it is refusing to retreat in fear and remaining silent in danger.
With these qualities — especially a resilient and committed core — our party can grow from small to great, from weak to strong.
We must awaken people’s hearts through unwavering faith. The Communist Party is already beyond redemption, has lost the people’s trust, and is destined to collapse under the weight of its own corruption and failures.
“The one to destroy the Party will be the Party itself.” — this is the verdict of history.
We must shed our illusions and naivety. Only preparation, action, and strength can uphold the democratic ideal.
To build a truly democratic China is the unshrinkable mission of every member of the China Democracy Party.
— San Francisco Democracy Party Holds Sea Memorial for Liu Xiaobo
By: Hu Lili Date: July 13, 2025
Location: Alviso Shoreline, San Jose, California
Editor: Luo Zhifei Executive Editor: Lu Huiwen Translation: Lu Huiwen
July 13, 2025, marked the eighth anniversary of the death of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, who passed away while imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party. On this day, the San Francisco branch of the China Democracy Party held a sea memorial ceremony at the Alviso shoreline.
A large white banner reading “In Memory of Xiaobo” was unfurled along the shore. Participants came forward one after another to sign their names on it. Some wrote, “Fight for freedom.” Others wrote, “Refuse to be a silent Chinese.” And someone quietly wrote, “Xiaobo is gone, we are here.” This was not only a memorial, but also a collective oath and witness.
What struck everyone was that the seawater appeared an unusual deep red that day, as if heaven and earth were mourning together — the ocean itself seemed to cry out for the blood debts amassed on the land long trampled by the tyranny of the Chinese Communist Party.
White banners bearing the words “Liu Xiaobo Lives Forever” and “The Communist Party Will Be Condemned for Eternity” fluttered in the wind, as if the souls of the martyrs had never found rest. Amid the crowd, someone softly recited Liu Xiaobo’s final words: “I have no enemies, no hatred.” Yet many silently added in their hearts: “But we do have enemies — and we must overthrow them!”
At the site, the host read aloud the eulogy, recalling Liu Xiaobo’s unyielding journey from Tiananmen in 1989 to Charter 08. Attendees spoke one after another, honoring the pioneer, exposing the CCP’s brutal suppression of democracy. Liu Xiaobo’s conviction — “I have no enemies” — had long since pierced the prison walls and lit the path for countless who rose up.
In 2017, Liu Xiaobo’s ashes were forcibly cremated by the authorities and scattered in the sea off northeastern China. He was denied a grave, denied a memorial, denied mourning. But the CCP was wrong — the sea does not belong to them, and neither does memory. During the event, participants laid flowers in tribute to this martyr who gave his life for freedom. On this other shore, we offer him the blossoms of liberty — because the world remembers him, and we are still calling his name.
Some images in this article were provided by Yongjie Guan.
“The Chair of Freedom” – In Memory of Liu Xiaobo (1955–2017)
— Pursuing Freedom, Upholding Conscience
Reported by: Li Congling Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Location: Santa Monica Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
Editors: Hu Lili, Chief Editors: Luo Zhifei, Lu Huiwen Translation: Lu Huiwen
On the eighth anniversary of Mr. Liu Xiaobo’s death, the China Democracy Party Central Committee held a solemn memorial event titled “The Chair of Freedom: Leaving a Chair for China’s Unfinished Freedom.” On the afternoon of July 13, democratic party members, pro-democracy activists, human rights defenders, and ordinary citizens gathered at Santa Monica Beach in Los Angeles.
This event aimed to commemorate Mr. Liu Xiaobo’s unyielding spirit, to call upon those still fighting for freedom of expression and constitutional democracy in China, and to remind the world — freedom has yet to be realized, and the struggle continues.
At the event site, a giant chair symbolizing the “Chair of Freedom” was set up. It referenced the empty chair at the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, which Liu Xiaobo could not attend due to imprisonment. It also symbolized the ever-empty place within China’s freedom movement. The chair was meticulously crafted over several days by CDP Central Committee member Song Jiahang.
Before the memorial began, volunteers introduced Liu Xiaobo and Charter 08 to tourists in the crowded areas of Santa Monica Beach. The public response was enthusiastic, with many expressing positive feedback.
In the opening address, host Zhao Jie recounted Liu Xiaobo’s life path to the audience: from being one of the “Four Gentlemen of Tiananmen” during the 1989 student movement, to co-authoring Charter 08, to being imprisoned for his words, and eventually dying in prison. He emphasized that “Liu Xiaobo” is not just a name, but a spirit — he spent his life embodying the will to endure suffering for the sake of freedom.
Several pioneers of China’s democratic movement and human rights activists gave speeches in person.
Mr. Zhu Yufu, founding elder of the China Democracy Party, spoke about how in 2024, seven democracy activists including Zan Aizong and Zou Wei were arrested and detained by the CCP on charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” after mourning Liu Xiaobo by the Qiantang River. Mr. Zhu expressed his belief that Liu Xiaobo’s ideals have taken root in each of us — let us remember him, understand him, accept his views, and fulfill our roles in a new Chinese society.
1989 student movement leader and June Fourth Museum director Mr. Wang Dan shared his memories of Liu Xiaobo. In 1989, Liu Xiaobo, as a representative of intellectuals, participated in a joint meeting with Wang Dan and Wang Juntao. He and Wang Dan were imprisoned together by the CCP in Qincheng Prison. During the mass political trials in 1991, Wang Dan was brought to the Beijing Intermediate People’s Court. Before the trial, he encountered Liu Xiaobo. Despite the many police officers behind them, the two embraced tightly — it was an immense show of support and warmth. The spiritual legacy Liu left us is this: we must have the courage to persist, and persist in our courage.
Many democracy activists gave heartfelt speeches:
• Chairman Wang Zhongwei commemorated Liu Xiaobo and his late friend Zhang Huilei, saying they embodied faith and conscience with their lives.
• Writer Xiyan recalled being arrested for mourning Liu, and now in freedom, sees more and more people standing together.
• Ms. Kang Hui expressed her grief for Liu Xiaobo and Mr. Ouyang, a supporter of conscience prisoners in Hunan, and shared her original motivation for engaging in charity work.
• Democracy fighter Tian Yongde recounted his interactions with Liu, reflected on his past misunderstanding of peaceful resistance, and stressed that today’s memorial is about not forgetting — and about continuing to resist authoritarian tyranny.
Former CDP Los Angeles Committee Chair Geng Guanjun reflected on his years of emotional effort organizing these memorials and offered his gratitude and encouragement to all participants. Chief planner Zheng Wei emphasized, “To commemorate is to resist,” urging everyone to remember the unfinished road to freedom. He pointed to the empty chair as a symbol of conscience and vigilance spanning the strait, expressing concern and hope for those still imprisoned.
Whether recalling the past, calling out the present, or directly confronting the CCP’s repression and lies, their words were moving and sincere.
As the event reached its climax, organizers invited all attendees to present flowers to the Chair of Freedom and observe a three-minute moment of silence to commemorate Liu Xiaobo and all those convicted for their speech. The background music “Farewell” played softly and wistfully. Many participants, with tears in their eyes, gently placed flowers in front of the chair, expressing their respect and grief.
Next, democracy activist Ms. Yang Xiao recited Bei Dao’s iconic 1976 poem “The Answer.” With its powerful opening line “I do not believe,” the poem expresses defiance and resistance against the dark realities of the Cultural Revolution. It became a rallying cry for an awakening generation. Yang Xiao delivered a firm, resolute performance, declaring a rejection of tyranny and hypocrisy — making the poem one of the most powerful declarations of the day.
During the following open mic session, democracy activists from all over took turns speaking. They expressed a shared belief: Liu Xiaobo’s sacrifice will not be forgotten, and the dream of freedom for China will not end.
• Cai Xiaoli shouted a call to reject fear and to keep speaking out!
• Su Yifeng urged the exposure of CCP atrocities and the defense of freedom.
• Ni Shicheng described Liu Xiaobo as a self-reflective and resilient fighter.
• Zhang Wei recounted the truth about how, after Liu’s death, the authorities forcibly cremated and buried him at sea, refusing to allow a tombstone. Today, the ocean has become a symbol of his spirit — a place where people entrust their mourning and ongoing commitment to freedom.
• Chen Ende and Li Guangmang reaffirmed Liu Xiaobo’s belief of “I have no enemies” and profoundly pointed out that behind such gentleness lies the most silent yet determined resistance to totalitarianism.
• Lin Xiaolong, Zhang Rongxin, Ma Qun, and Yang Hao spoke from different angles: though there is no grave to mourn at, the dream of freedom continues. We are not alone because we remember; we are not silent because we persist.
At the conclusion of the event, all participants held candles and together recited the poem “Declaration,” using the language of poetry to express their commitment:
“I can only choose the sky, never kneel to the ground, to make executioners look tall.”
Starlight, sea breeze, and candlelight wove together a solemn ceremony for freedom.
In her closing remarks, host Zheng Min said:
“This memorial is not just to mourn the past, but to illuminate the future. The Chair of Freedom will not remain empty — as long as we are here, as long as we remember.”
This was a memorial, but also a mobilization; a mourning, and also a form of resistance. In today’s world, where freedom is still suppressed and tyranny continues to spread, Liu Xiaobo leaves us not only with memories, but with an unfinished mission. As this event demonstrated — each of us can be the one to carry the torch.
What the CCP Fears Most Is the Awakening and Resistance of Its Own People
By Liu Yangyang July 11, 2025
Editor: Zhao Jie Executive Editors: Luo Zhifei, Lu Huiwen Translator: Lu Huiwen
From China to overseas, I have personally witnessed and participated in efforts by the international community and overseas pro-democracy movements to pressure the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Yet, the results have been minimal. I firmly believe that what the CCP fears most is not international condemnation, but the awakening and resistance of its own people—this is the most powerful force capable of ending its authoritarian rule.
The White Paper Movement during the COVID-19 lockdowns serves as clear evidence. During those long and harsh lockdowns, no one knew when it would end. Yet a single incident ignited the long-suppressed anger of the people. They took to the streets to protest the lockdowns and demand reopening. Just a few days later, the nationwide lockdowns were abruptly lifted. The ensuing overcrowded hospitals and medicine shortages revealed that the CCP had made no preparations for reopening—it acted not out of public health planning, but out of fear for its own political stability.
It was the people’s resistance that forced change.
Therefore, those of us overseas who long for freedom and democracy in China must focus our efforts on awakening the people inside the country. We must spread the truth about the CCP’s history, raise awareness of civil rights, and inspire the desire for freedom and democracy. We should explore effective means of information dissemination—whether indirect, evasive of censorship, or aided by technology.
Once the people are enlightened, they will awaken. That awakening is an undercurrent of immense power. When the right historical moment arrives, it may well bring about the sudden collapse of the CCP’s authoritarian regime.
I am Li Jialiang, a member of the China Democracy Party and a long-time participant in the Chinese pro-democracy movement.
Today marks the 8th anniversary of Liu Xiaobo’s passing, and I have come to the shores of Santa Monica, California, to lay flowers in his memory and honor his unyielding spirit.
Over the years, I have taken part in countless protests and actions in support of democracy. I have donated to democratic causes, stood in front of the Tiananmen Memorial Park, marched in the streets, demonstrated outside consulates, and spoken out on the soil of exile. I have done all this to advocate for freedom, and to lend support and a voice to those unjustly imprisoned.
Liu Xiaobo’s belief has always inspired me:
Even when trapped in a prison cell, one must hold fast to conscience.
Even in the darkest of times, one must strive to light a single flame.
By Li Jialiang, July 3th, 2025
Editor: Luo Zhifei Chief Editor: Lu Huiwen Translator: Lu Huiwen
Edited by Feng Reng · Chief Editors: Luo Zhifei, Lu Huiwen Translator: Lu Huiwen
Chinese President Xi Jinping is constructing a “technological totalitarian state,” one that bears striking similarities to Nazi ideology in both method and structure.
Back in the 1930s, Adolf Hitler dismantled the Weimar Republic’s constitutional framework through the Enabling Act, consolidating absolute power. In 2018, Xi Jinping followed a similar path—amending China’s Constitution to abolish presidential term limits, paving the way for his indefinite rule. Under the banner of “anti-corruption,” he purged political rivals and seized control of the military, police, and national security apparatus, establishing a system of oppressive governance where Party, state, and military are fused under his command.
What Xi has built is a power structure without institutional opposition and immune to challenges to its legitimacy—a model in which the individual stands above the system, eerily echoing Hitler’s “Führer principle.”
Just as Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels deified Hitler as Germany’s savior, Xi Jinping has been elevated by China’s propaganda machine to the “core of the core,” the “people’s leader.” His so-called “thought” has been written into the Party constitution, the national constitution, and is now embedded in textbooks, classrooms, and exams—saturating all aspects of public life.
In Nazi Germany, publishing, speech, and education were strictly subordinated to state propaganda. Today in China, platforms like Weibo, WeChat, and Douyin are subject to intense censorship, while “circumventing the firewall” is criminalized. Those who criticize Xi face not only account bans but cross-border persecution—cases like Li Mengzhu and Lee Ming-cheh serve as chilling examples.
This total control of the information space is a digital-age incarnation of Nazi-style ideological monopoly.
Nazi Germany incited ethnic nationalism and external hatred under the guise of a “German national revival.” Similarly, Xi promotes the narrative of the “Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation,” invoking a “century of humiliation,” insisting the West seeks China’s demise. He brands Taiwan independence advocates, Hong Kong democrats, Uyghur Muslims, dissenting intellectuals, and even foreign commentators as “hostile forces,” “separatists,” or “terrorists.”
The tactic of inventing enemies to unite the masses is a core mechanism of fascist rule.
The Nazis carried out genocide against Jews, Roma, and LGBTQ communities. Today, Xi’s regime, under the guise of “counter-extremism,” has unleashed large-scale repression of Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Falun Gong practitioners. Hundreds of thousands—possibly over a million—have been detained without trial, forced into “thought education,” linguistic reprogramming, sterilization, family separation, and labor exploitation. They are the victims of a modern slave labor system, disguised as governance.
This is fascism repackaged with high-tech polish.
There are no crematoriums, but there is AI censorship.
No SS troopers, but a sprawling national security network and omnipresent data surveillance.
It is a modern toolkit deployed to recreate the Nazi model.
Hitler launched wars of aggression under slogans like “national unification” and “living space,” annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia. Xi uses “gray zone” warfare against Taiwan—military drills, airspace intrusions, and diplomatic coercion. He views Taiwan’s democratic system as a threat to his regime. In the South China Sea, he militarizes artificial islands and violates international rulings. Through the Belt and Road Initiative, Confucius Institutes, and global propaganda campaigns, he exports the CCP’s “Red Nazi” model of governance.
Fascism in the new era has changed its clothing, but not its core. Just as Nazi Germany was driven into collapse by extreme nationalism, media control, and systematic persecution, Xi Jinping is transforming China into a technological empire of tyranny, using the language of “national rejuvenation” to suppress dissent and expand overseas influence.
He is not a military-clad dictator, but a suited technocrat wielding algorithms and speaking the language of “reform.” The new fascism does not arrive in tanks—but cloaked in slogans of “stability,” “unity,” and “modern governance,” infiltrating our age and threatening the world.
—I built a chair for Liu Xiaobo, and left a seat for the freedom of China that has yet to arrive
By Song Jiahang
July 13, 2025 – Santa Monica Beach
Edited by Luo Zhifei · Chief Editor: Lu Huiwen Translator: Lu Huiwen
On July 13, 2025, at Santa Monica Beach, I carried a heavy wooden chair with my own hands—a chair I built, dedicated to Liu Xiaobo.
This isn’t a decoration. It’s a statement.
This empty chair commemorates a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who was sentenced to eleven years and died in a Chinese prison. More than that, it’s a seat left for the unfinished cause of freedom in China.
My name is Song Jiahang, from Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province.
I used to be a business owner. I started seven companies in construction, renovation, and advertising. I was also an ordinary father, husband, and taxpayer.
Then I spoke up—just said a few honest words—
and joined the White Paper Movement in Shanghai.
After that, I lost everything.
The police came to my door with warnings and threats.
My business accounts were frozen, projects collapsed, and I lost over three million yuan in payments.
My Douyin account was banned, my social media wiped clean.
Fearing implication, my wife divorced me.
But I have no regrets.
If the whole country is sick, should I be afraid of getting a fever?
At the end of 2023, I arrived in the United States and began a life in exile.
Here on this land of freedom, I’ve continued doing what I do best—
working with my hands, building things.
But now, I no longer build signs and advertisements alone.
This time, I built a chair—for freedom.
This “Chair of Freedom” has no cushion, no decoration—only solid wood and right angles.
It’s painted black, because China is still shrouded in darkness.
It sits empty, because the one who should occupy it is gone. But we are still here—to speak in his place.
Today I live in Los Angeles, surviving on graphic and sign design. I have no capital, no backers.
But I take part in every action I can:
Commemorating the White Paper Movement, marching for June Fourth, standing for religious freedom, and protesting CCP infiltration overseas.
The posters, banners, lightboxes, and slogans—you name it, I cut and carved each one myself.
I’m not an artist, nor a political leader—just a Chinese man who refuses to kneel.
This action in Santa Monica with the “Chair of Freedom” is not a protest or performance.
It is a silent resistance.
A denunciation carved in wood.
It needs no slogans. Its presence alone is a rejection of tyranny.
Someone asked me, “Does what you do even matter?”
I said,
“Freedom in China is still missing a seat. I’m going to place it first.”
I don’t know when this chair will no longer be empty—
but I do know, it must not remain empty forever.
This is who I am. Song Jiahang.
A Chinese man who escaped the CCP and still hasn’t stopped resisting.
As long as I have breath in me,
I will keep working, speaking out, and building chairs—
