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Chinese police arrest dozens of gay erotica writers in pornography crackdown

Attorneys in China claim between 30 and 50 writers have been arrested this year for writing gay erotica.

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China is arresting writers for posting fanfiction and gay erotica

More than 50 writers have been detained in the province of Anhui by a “special task force” assigned with targeting online distributors of erotic fiction.

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Ultra-rich Scott Bessent, who owned a pink mansion, says he’s a ‘soybean farmer’ & the internet mocks him

56 Photos of the Photographer as Object by Heartpatrick

Sometimes the bravest thing a professional photographer can do is expose himself to the camera.

36 Photos of Young Gay Love in China

Heartpatrick shows us there is romance and poetry in bow ties and jockey shorts.

Go East, Young Man (Photos)

West Phillips saw a serious lack of representation of Asian guys in the luxury coffee table book world. Help him fix that.

Chinese police arrest dozens of gay erotica writers in pornography crackdown

Attorneys in China claim between 30 and 50 writers have been arrested this year for writing gay erotica.

Trump appoints gay tech executive who previously supported Pete Buttigieg to State Department role

The president-elect nominated Jacob Helberg to be his undersecretary of State for economic growth, energy, and the environment.

Beijing LGBT Center Latest Victim of China's Anti-LGBTQ+ Crackdown

The group made the abrupt announcement on social media, then ceased all operations.

TikTok Tracked When Users Watched Gay Content: Report

The company claims that it no longer does this.

Gay Dialogue in ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ Removed From Screenings in China

All references to Dumbledore and Grindelwald's romantic past were reportedly edited out at the Chinese government's request.

Friends' Lesbian Storyline Censored in China

Viewers say scenes featuring Ross's ex-wife, Carol, have been cut as well as lines from other LGBTQ+ characters.

New Law in China Leads Grindr to Leave App Store There

Officials with the gay dating app anticipate additional regulations due to a new law on personal information, so they have withdrawn it from China.

Lesbian Pop Star Denise Ho Arrested by Hong Kong Authorities

Ho was arrested Wednesday as part of a crackdown on the pro-democracy media outlet Stand News.

Chinese LGBTQ+ Activist Group Shuts Down Amid Growing Repression

LGBT Rights Advocacy China is suspending its work indefinitely, the group announced.

Chinese Volleyball Star Comes Out as Country Steps Up LGBTQ+ Censoring

Sun Wenjing, posting about her relationship with her girlfriend, has become one of the few out athletes in China.

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Sometimes the bravest thing a professional photographer can do is expose himself to the camera.

Heartpatrick shows us there is romance and poetry in bow ties and jockey shorts.

West Phillips saw a serious lack of representation of Asian guys in the luxury coffee table book world. Help him fix that.

Attorneys in China claim between 30 and 50 writers have been arrested this year for writing gay erotica.

More than 50 writers have been detained in the province of Anhui by a “special task force” assigned with targeting online distributors of erotic fiction.

The president-elect nominated Jacob Helberg to be his undersecretary of State for economic growth, energy, and the environment.

The group made the abrupt announcement on social media, then ceased all operations.

The company claims that it no longer does this.

All references to Dumbledore and Grindelwald's romantic past were reportedly edited out at the Chinese government's request.

Viewers say scenes featuring Ross's ex-wife, Carol, have been cut as well as lines from other LGBTQ+ characters.

Officials with the gay dating app anticipate additional regulations due to a new law on personal information, so they have withdrawn it from China.

Ho was arrested Wednesday as part of a crackdown on the pro-democracy media outlet Stand News.

LGBT Rights Advocacy China is suspending its work indefinitely, the group announced.

Sun Wenjing, posting about her relationship with her girlfriend, has become one of the few out athletes in China.