If in a country, most of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few, then this country can hardly witness harmony and stability.

The Chinese government attaches importance to, and protects, human rights. We have incorporated these lines into the Chinese constitution, and we also implement the stipulation in real earnest. I think for any government, what is most important is to ensure that its people enjoy each and every right given to them by the constitution.

Socialism, as I understand it, is a system of democracy. Without democracy, there is no socialism.

All political parties, organizations, and all people should abide by the constitution and laws without any exception. They must all act in accordance with the constitution and laws. I see that as a defining feature of modern political system development.

I am aware of the usefulness of science to society and of the benefits society derives from it.

Science, in the broadest sense, includes all reasonable claims to knowledge about ourselves and the world.

We human beings are humane in part because we can look beyond our biology.

I am obsessed with trying to understand why there is such rampant denialism of science in our country. I find this exuberant irrationalism extremely disturbing. And this is particularly troubling, because I am a professional scientist.