Imprisonment and Identity

This chapter recounts the author's harrowing experience of being detained for 81 days after their arrest at Beijing's Capitol Airport in 2011. It explores the emotional turmoil faced during confinement, the impact of political repression on family relationships, and the broader implications of censorship and identity in a restrictive regime. Through personal reflections, the author connects their experiences to the historical context of their family, particularly their father's struggles and innovative approaches to poetry under oppression.