https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202111/1238161.shtml

  • JosipBRUHTito [none/use name]
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    3 years ago

    LGBT rights progress??? B b b b but Foxnews and CNN said China was sending all the gays to gaylags???????

    • notthenameiwant [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      China is still terrible about gay men. Let's not belittle that struggle because of a circle jerk.

        • LeninWeave [none/use name]
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          3 years ago

          I... thought you might be joking, so I checked. "Havana syndrome is real" sure is one hell of a take to have on this website.

          • LeninWeave [none/use name]
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            3 years ago

            Yeah, China has improved over the years with respect to LGBT rights, but there's still a long way to go unfortunately.

            My understanding (based on this) of the status of gender recognition is that it's possible to change gender on official documents, but the requirements (surgery, plus procedural requirements) are onerous and some documents (academic diplomas) can't be changed, which is really shitty. Solidarity with trans comrades in China.

            Thanks for your posts on this, by the way. I remember you from another thread and your posts have been pretty helpful to my understanding of LGBT issues in China.

        • Kumikommunism [they/them]
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          3 years ago

          What does that have to do with what they said? Just searching their post history for something to distract with a dunk? The most reddit thing I've ever seen lmao

          • LeninWeave [none/use name]
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            3 years ago

            I think he remembers it because it was on a post of his, not because he searched the post history. But yeah, it isn't particularly related.

          • pppp1000 [he/him]
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            3 years ago

            It is related. There have been plenty of posts in here saying that poor translation of words was the main reason for the western media saying "China is banning effeminate men" which is also not same as "banning gay men". I can still link it if you want. https://twitter.com/moghilemear13/status/1433563383731736577 https://twitter.com/mango_press_/status/1433821330315653125 Also, they haven't banned any gay actors or singers from TV. I am sure it is a big disappointment to western libs.

            He doesn't believe this and is pushing the fake "China banned gay men" which is surprisingly heavily upvoted and yet he thinks Havana Syndrome is real. I am just pointing out the irony

      • LeninWeave [none/use name]
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        3 years ago

        Yes, China definitely has some problems with their treatment of gay men, mostly (as I understand) related to media censorship and gay marriage not yet being legal - it's bad, and should be condemned.

        It seems clear that things are improving overall, though, and have been for a time. It's also ridiculous for the USA to use it as propaganda considering... everything. Hopefully LGBT rights in China improve further.