Liu Xia is a Chinese poet, artist, and the widow of the late dissident Liu Xiaobo, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010. Born in 1961, she has faced significant challenges due to her husband's activism and her own outspoken views on human rights and freedom of expression in China. After Liu Xiaobo was imprisoned, Liu Xia was placed under house arrest for several years, which drew international attention and condemnation. Her poetry often reflects themes of love, loss, and the struggle for freedom, and she has become a symbol of resilience in the face of oppression.