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Taipei Pride celebrates queer diversity despite its challenges
Asia’s LGBT capital ended its pride week with a hugely successful parade. The movement faces its challenges though.
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.
How censorship changed the landscape of China’s queer audio dramas
Censorship poses significant challenges for ‘boy’s love’ audio drama in China, but the subculture has proved to be resilient and adaptive.
Queer cinema in Hong Kong, before and after 1997: Q&A with Helen Hok-Sze Leung
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.
Can queer voices be funny, feminist, and Chinese at the same time? This Vancouver-based troupe thinks so.
For members of UniCome, joking about their queer experiences on the stage is not just for laughs — it also provides a source of healing power and helps foster a queer-friendly dialogue with the audience.
Awakening ‘the lesbian factor’: Young Chinese women are ditching boyfriends and entering same-sex relationships
Frustrated by emotionally unavailable men, a growing cohort of educated young women in China are experimenting with dating other women, whom they say can better fulfill their emotional needs.
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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.”
Editor’s note for May 16, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Beijing LGBT Center shutters after 15 years, citing uncontrollable factors
“I don’t think the Center crossed a line, but rather the line crossed them.”
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.
How Twitter became a porn platform for gay men in China
Although Twitter is not typically associated with adult content, it has built a reputation among Chinese gay men as a hub for amateur pornographic media.
Queer China deserves better journalism
Australian news outlet Crikey recently retracted a three-part series they called “China’s queer purge” after receiving backlash from the Chinese LGBTQ community. We asked two journalists passionate about reporting on LGBTQ issues to share their reactions.
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.
Three Chinese share their stories about being trans outside China
Three non-cis Chinese speak about their experiences of coming out while living abroad, and life as a trans person in the U.S. and China.
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.
Editor’s note for February 2, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Why China’s gay academics don’t come out — Q&A with Cui Le
Faced with official scrutiny and potential complaints from student informants, most of China’s gay teachers and researchers choose to stay in the closet. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t fighting for a queer-friendly environment in Chinese academia, Cui Le told The China Project.
Editor’s note for February 1, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Taiwan to allow transnational same-sex marriage
After years of advocacy from LGBTQ rights campaigners, Taiwan has decided to recognize transnational same-sex marriages, though Taiwanese-mainland Chinese couples are excluded.
