For queer people in China, pets provide a sense of home
“My girlfriend’s presence and our four cats are what make our home truly feel complete,” said a 30-year-old Chinese lesbian.
Nathan Wei
Nathan Wei is a freelance writer and a graduate student based in Vancouver, Canada. His areas of interests include LGBTQ issues, social justice, and policy.
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The Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival has returned after three years of pandemic-enforced restrictions and virtual programs. On this occasion, we recently spoke to Helen Hok-Sze Leung, an expert on queer cinema and Hong Kong culture.
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Chinese queer feminists react to ‘Wave Makers,’ the show that sparked Taiwan’s #MeToo movement
Discussion about "Wave Makers" — a TV show that follows the fictitious lives of Taiwanese political staffers working on an election — has largely been censored on Chinese social media, but that hasn't stopped some people from openly talking about it.
Hong Kong murders prompt discussion over reporting on LGBTQ issues
In Hong Kong, where violent acts are rare, a recent double murder has sent major shockwaves among locals and officials. It has also prompted media criticism among some in the LGBTQ community.
The rise and fall of an unconventional internet celebrity loved by queer Chinese
Guo Beibei, an internet celebrity beloved by China’s gay community for expressions of unadulterated weirdness as someone living on the fringes of society, was banned by Chinese internet censors for “performative ugliness.”
Bonding on the wall: How climbing became a favorite hobby among queer women in China
Indoor climbing has exploded in popularity among young professionals in China, especially among women and LGBTQ communities. We asked two queer women to share their experiences on and off the wall.
Can China’s population crisis bring positive changes for lesbian women’s reproductive rights?
While lesbian women are not mentioned in news articles about China potentially relaxing a ban on single women freezing their eggs, their reproductive rights are likely to be impacted by it, a Chinese women’s rights activist told The China Project.
China’s UN statements about LGBTQ issues don’t match the government’s policies at home
Over the years, Chinese delegates to the United Nations have made multiple statements in support of LGBTQ rights. Although these remarks strengthened China’s human rights reputation on the global stage, they are not backed up by policies or measures at home.
Hong Kong transgender men win ID card legal challenge, but activists say more changes need to happen
Although the ruling was hailed by many as a victory for transgender people in Hong Kong, some activists said it avoided discussing other controversial issues concerning the community like restroom use.