Queer Uyghurs are caught between visibility and invisibility, censorship and self-censorship, being "out" and hiding in the closet. It is not safe for them to share their stories. But when they do, they tell of the human desire to belong and to love.
China is taking steps to bring itself up to international medical standards when it comes to trans healthcare.
The 22nd anniversary of the death of “Rose Boy” was commemorated in China, while the media coverage of an empowering song named after him attracted criticism for downplaying its progressive message.
The popular content creator's sexual identity, however, was blurred out in some reports in Chinese media, leading to outrage among his followers and those in China's LGBTQ community.
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Taiwan since 2019, but true equality has not yet been achieved. Social organizations and legislators are collaborating to make changes happen.
In some countries, trans rights and legal protections are now a key topic of national debate. China's trans community is instead quietly grappling with more immediate problems, such as overwhelming rejection from family members and difficulty in obtaining appropriate medication.
We asked journalist and culture writer Jin Zhao all about Chinese queer radio plays and homoerotic fiction, genres that have a surprisingly large fan base in China.
Centered around romantic and sexual relationships between men, "danmei" is wildly popular in China. It's been a hit abroad, too, with three books recently receiving an authorized English translation — and all three making it to the New York Times's bestsellers list.
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