Explicitly homosexual characters are not allowed on Chinese TV, and no prominent mainland Chinese celebrity has come out as gay. Platforms have previously blurred male stars’ earrings and ponytails because of their ostensible association with rebellion and counterculture.

this isnt even true. i can name at least a dozen. heres one trans actress that once was in the PLA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiv9p8qdPMk

there are uphill struggles but dont just let them lie outright, it makes it look hopeless. everyone in china i know feels positive about the future, including the trans women i know there