How Chengdu became China’s unofficial ‘gay capital’ despite uncertain LGBTQ rights

 | 
06/23/2024

The Chinese city of Chengdu is known by many Chinese millennials as the country’s unofficial “gay capital”, even sometimes dubbed “Gaydu”. Although probably more famous for pandas, Chengdu also has a reputation for its inclusive and laid-back culture. While such prevailing attitudes may have paved the way for a relatively more visible LGBTQ presence, the community must also contend with censorship from Beijing.

Regions: ,

Share this:

Latest Global News

Added on: 09/07/2024
09/06/2024
Russia has blocked the streaming of Brokeback Mountain, a 2005 American film exploring a love affair between two men, from three piracy websites, Roskomsvoboda, …
Added on: 09/07/2024
09/06/2024
A coalition of U.S. Congressional leaders, filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case U.S. v. Skrmetti. The case challenges Tennessee Senate Bill …
Added on: 09/07/2024
09/06/2024
As soon as Michel Barnier was named France’s new prime minister, critics found a skeleton in his closet. Back in 1981, the 30-year-old lawmaker …

Explore LGBTQ+ Issues

Other News from ,

Added on: 09/06/2024
Exactly six years ago, when the Supreme Court decriminalised Section 377 of the (then) Indian Penal Code to exclude consenting adult LGBTQIA+ persons from …
Added on: 09/05/2024
Iran summoned Australia’s ambassador in Tehran over the publication of an Instagram post the government deemed “norm-breaking”, Iran’s semi-official ILNA news agency reported on …
Added on: 09/03/2024
In a bold move, the Australian embassy in Tehran has celebrated “Wear it Purple Day”, a stark contrast to Iran’s strict anti-LGBTQIA+ laws where …