Historically, China is not a nation of sportsmen. We traditionally put…

Ai Weiwei
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Historically, China is not a nation of sportsmen. We traditionally put more emphasis on being close to nature than pushing endlessly to excel. A philosophy that values tranquil contemplation of the landscape cannot easily be adapted to the Olympic slogan of 'higher, stronger, faster.' ✨ Gold Is Not the Real Measure of a Nation. www.theguardian.com. August 25, 2008.
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