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 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.
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.
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.
After years of advocacy from LGBTQ rights campaigners, Taiwan has decided to recognize transnational same-sex marriages, though Taiwanese-mainland Chinese couples are excluded.
A middle-aged woman in rural China — who was once caught pretending to be Russian using an AI-powered face and voice filter on Douyin — has cultivated an online following for her perceived “campy” aura…and one rather awful song.
Looking back on a challenging year in the fight for LGBTQ rights in China and Taiwan.
A feminist and an LGBTQ activist speak out about the A4 protests inside and outside China — how they sparked divisions, misogyny, and violence, but also hope and solidarity.
China's LGBTQ community has already seen its rights and representation diminish in the past few years. Now, with Xi Jinping confirmed for a third term, the future looks bleaker than ever.
Just a few years ago, LGBTQ voices and views were easily found on the Chinese internet. That's changed. But this is the story of Queer Lala Times, which operated openly in China from 2013 until 2016.