In the struggle against feudal autocracy, bourgeois enlightenment thinkers put forward the slogan of freedom of speech. 1789 The French Declaration on Human Rights and Citizenship stipulates that freedom of speech is one of the most important contents of human rights. 179 1 the first article of the amendment to the us constitution also lists freedom of speech as the primary civil right. Later, after the victory of the bourgeois revolution, all countries granted citizens freedom of speech in the form of constitutions. In China, the Constitution recognizes citizens' freedom of speech. At the same time, however, it is stipulated that citizens shall not disturb social order, violate the Constitution and laws, or harm the national, social and collective interests or the legitimate freedoms and rights of other citizens when exercising their right to freedom of speech. According to Article 27 of the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC), all state organs and functionaries must listen to the opinions and suggestions of the people and accept their supervision. Article 35: The people and citizens of China have freedom of speech; Any state organ or state functionary has the right to lodge a complaint, accusation or report to the relevant state organ, which must ascertain the facts and be responsible for handling citizens' complaints, accusations or reports. No one can suppress it, and no one can retaliate.

Article 41 The people of China and citizens of China have the right to criticize and make suggestions to any state organ or functionary.