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“People who travel in China tell me that the mood there is still very upbeat, because their media is different from our media. Chinese media emphasize how well things are going and suppress the bad news and publish the good news.”

Quote by Freeman Dyson

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Freeman Dyson is an accomplished theoretical physicist known for his contributions to quantum electrodynamics, cosmology, and nuclear physics. He has worked at institutions such as the Institute for Advanced Study and the University of Cambridge, and has been honored for his innovative research and ideas. more

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