LGBTQ+ News Dozens of writers of LGBTQ+ erotica arrested in China in bid to crack down on ‘pornographic’ content Dozens of writers of LGBTQ+ erotica have been arrested in China in a bid to crack down on ‘pornographic’ content, media in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan have reported. Censors have now targeted as many as 50 authors in the eastern province of Anhui as part of a special operation, which will tackle By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Chinese authorities pull the plug on several performances from Jin Xing, a well-known trans dancer and TV host Chinese authorities have abruptly cancelled several performances from Jin Xing, a well-known trans dancer and TV host, sparking fears of Beijing’s tightening grip on the ideological and cultural expression of the LGBTQ+ community. Jin, known for her modern dance and candid television persona, is a r By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Queer East Festival to shine light on queer East and South East Asian film Lead Pic: Lovebound Founded in response to the systemic lack of East and South East Asian representation on stage, screen and behind the scenes, the Queer East Festival was formed in 2020 and has earned its place as a premier LGBTQ+ film festival. Its events this year are across London from 17 – 28 By Brian Butler • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ rights group shuts down in China One of China’s largest LGBTQ+ rights groups, LGBT Rights Advocacy China, has announced that it will be shutting down for good. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Report: Majorities in 10 countries support legal protections for trans rights The Williams Institute has found the majority of people in 10 countries support the notion of non-discrimination policies for trans people. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News We Chat deletes dozens of student-led LGBTQ+ accounts We Chat has deleted numerous LGBTQ+ accounts led by college and university students without warning. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Friends: China Censors LGBTQ+ References from Reunion Show “I was a gay man who wanted to be like Jennifer Aniston” By Paul Wright • 2 min read
Dance China holds first voguing ball Hundreds attended China’s first ever LGBTQ+ voguing ball in Beijing. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study finds Hong Kong lacking LGBTQ+ acceptance A new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit, an economic research group, found Hong Kong is trailing behind other Asian countries in terms of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the workplace. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Ran Yinxiao Arts Chinese filmmaker advocates for LGBTQ+ visibility The maker of the 2020 film, Forbidden Love in Heaven, highlighted the importance of queer visibility in the country where LGBTQ+ topics are rarely discussed. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans people in China using grey market for hormones A new report from Sky News found many members of China’s trans community are turning to the grey market for hormone treatment due to lack of gender-affirming healthcare in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Two year countdown to Hong Kong Gay Games begins The two year countdown to Hong Kong’s Gay Games (GGHK) began on November 12, as it is due to be held in 2022 at the Hong Kong stadium. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
