Being Transgender : I Am Me
The journey of transgender people in China
Being Transgender : I Am Me
The journey of transgender people in China
Being Transgender : I Am Me
The journey of transgender people in China
Gender minorities often come into conflict with Chinese cultural traditions and face harsh challenges from society. A 2016 UNDP study found that just 17% of China’s LGBTQ population is open about their identity with their family this drops to 5% at work or school. The trans community is particularly closed.
This video story explores the extraordinary life journey of three transgender individuals becoming the people they were already meant to be.
Gender minorities often come into conflict with Chinese cultural traditions and face harsh challenges from society. A 2016 UNDP study found that just 17% of China’s LGBTQ population is open about their identity with their family this drops to 5% at work or school. The trans community is particularly closed.
This video story explores the extraordinary life journey of three transgender individuals becoming the people they were already meant to be.
Gender minorities often come into conflict with Chinese cultural traditions and face harsh challenges from society. A 2016 UNDP study found that just 17% of China’s LGBTQ population is open about their identity with their family this drops to 5% at work or school. The trans community is particularly closed.
This video story explores the extraordinary life journey of three transgender individuals becoming the people they were already meant to be.
Modern Chinese
Modern Chinese
society has gradually gained awareness and acceptance of its transgender community since 2014 when Li Yinhe, the country's most famous sexologist, announced her transgender partner, who was born female but identifies as a man. Another popular figure, Jin Xing, a transgender dancer, is adored as one of China's most popular talk show hosts. She brings confidence and support to the community as a successful public figure.
The World Health Organization defines transgender as “[a] term for people whose gender identity and expression does not conform to the norms and expectations traditionally associated with the sex assigned to them at birth.”
In Mandarin, kua xing bie, "to go beyond sex”, is a literal translation of the English term “transgender”.
Over the past few years, the transgender movement has gained visibility and there is a positive trend towards more acceptance. A Chinese workplace advocacy group WorkForLGBT, found that 77% of respondents think that workplaces should be “welcoming of all, regardless of sexual orientation.” While 72% believe that LGBT people should enjoy “equal access to employment opportunities”.
China has no specialised anti-discrimination law to date, though recently some landmark cases have been won, and the public shows increasing tolerance toward gender issues.
While they still face prejudice and discrimination, slowly but surely, transgender people in China are taking on the journey to be vocal, visible and engage in advocacy for their rights.
society has gradually gained awareness and acceptance of its transgender community since 2014 when Li Yinhe, the country's most famous sexologist, announced her transgender partner, who was born female but identifies as a man. Another popular figure, Jin Xing, a transgender dancer, is adored as one of China's most popular talk show hosts. She brings confidence and support to the community as a successful public figure.
The World Health Organization defines transgender as “[a] term for people whose gender identity and expression does not conform to the norms and expectations traditionally associated with the sex assigned to them at birth.”
In Mandarin, kua xing bie, "to go beyond sex”, is a literal translation of the English term “transgender”.
Over the past few years, the transgender movement has gained visibility and there is a positive trend towards more acceptance. A Chinese workplace advocacy group WorkForLGBT, found that 77% of respondents think that workplaces should be “welcoming of all, regardless of sexual orientation.” While 72% believe that LGBT people should enjoy “equal access to employment opportunities”.
China has no specialised anti-discrimination law to date, though recently some landmark cases have been won, and the public shows increasing tolerance toward gender issues.
While they still face prejudice and discrimination, slowly but surely, transgender people in China are taking on the journey to be vocal, visible and engage in advocacy for their rights.
society has gradually gained awareness and acceptance of its transgender community since 2014 when Li Yinhe, the country's most famous sexologist, announced her transgender partner, who was born female but identifies as a man. Another popular figure, Jin Xing, a transgender dancer, is adored as one of China's most popular talk show hosts. She brings confidence and support to the community as a successful public figure.
The World Health Organization defines transgender as “[a] term for people whose gender identity and expression does not conform to the norms and expectations traditionally associated with the sex assigned to them at birth.”
In Mandarin, kua xing bie, "to go beyond sex”, is a literal translation of the English term “transgender”.
Over the past few years, the transgender movement has gained visibility and there is a positive trend towards more acceptance. A Chinese workplace advocacy group WorkForLGBT, found that 77% of respondents think that workplaces should be “welcoming of all, regardless of sexual orientation.” While 72% believe that LGBT people should enjoy “equal access to employment opportunities”.
China has no specialised anti-discrimination law to date, though recently some landmark cases have been won, and the public shows increasing tolerance toward gender issues.
While they still face prejudice and discrimination, slowly but surely, transgender people in China are taking on the journey to be vocal, visible and engage in advocacy for their rights.
Chao Xiaomi
Chao identifies as gender fluid and prefers to use female pronoun, but she remains biologically male. She is one of the very few individuals from the transgender community that is openly and publicly comfortable with who she is. Always carefully and classically dressed, she stands out like a movie star. After a long personal journey of self-acceptance, Chao is now a known figure on the frontline of transgender activism in China, and frequently attends events to support and speak for transgender people. Paradoxically, her gender identity is still a secret to her own family who live in rural China. Urban and rural China remain worlds apart when it comes to LGBT awareness and acceptance.
Chao Xiaomi
Chao identifies as gender fluid and prefers to use female pronoun, but she remains biologically male. She is one of the very few individuals from the transgender community that is openly and publicly comfortable with who she is. Always carefully and classically dressed, she stands out like a movie star. After a long personal journey of self-acceptance, Chao is now a known figure on the frontline of transgender activism in China, and frequently attends events to support and speak for transgender people. Paradoxically, her gender identity is still a secret to her own family who live in rural China. Urban and rural China remain worlds apart when it comes to LGBT awareness and acceptance.
Transgender with Chinese Values
Transgender with Chinese Values
“In China, people tend to ignore gender minority group. It is unusual for the LGBTQ community to have any kind of violent conflict with the wider society. The advocacy events held by LGBT community are generally pretty mild.”
- Dr.Chen Ya, researcher at Gender and Development Research Center at Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences.
“In China, people tend to ignore gender minority group. It is unusual for the LGBTQ community to have any kind of violent conflict with the wider society. The advocacy events held by LGBT community are generally pretty mild.”
- Dr.Chen Ya, researcher at Gender and Development Research Center at Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences.
Dr. Chen Ya states that the main difficulty in Chinese people accepting gender minority group is because it doesn’t conform to the traditional values of continuing the family line.
“When talking about coming out in China, the pressure is actually just from the family, whereas in western countries, they (LGBTQ community) are often exposed to other sources of pressure”, said Dr.Chen.
The distinctive aspect of the attitude toward young adult who is gender minority is a good example.
“When American teenagers come out to their family, there are shelters where they can go after being evicted from their home, whereas in China, it is more likely that parents might confine the child at home in order to avoid 'bad influences', which the parents believe resulted in their child becoming homosexual,”said Hu Zhijun, executive director of a non-government association in Guangzhou Province, formed by LGBT individuals and their friends and families. Hu goes on to say that when it comes to the social environment for LGBT people in China, comparative to many other parts of Asia, there is little to complain about. Awarness and acceptance is more positive than in Japan and Korea, meanwhile public acceptance for gay and lesbians in mainland China is growing.
Dr. Chen Ya states that the main difficulty in Chinese people accepting gender minority group is because it doesn’t conform to the traditional values of continuing the family line.
“When talking about coming out in China, the pressure is actually just from the family, whereas in western countries, they (LGBTQ community) are often exposed to other sources of pressure”, said Dr.Chen.
The distinctive aspect of the attitude toward young adult who is gender minority is a good example.
“When American teenagers come out to their family, there are shelters where they can go after being evicted from their home, whereas in China, it is more likely that parents might confine the child at home in order to avoid 'bad influences', which the parents believe resulted in their child becoming homosexual,”said Hu Zhijun, executive director of a non-government association in Guangzhou Province, formed by LGBT individuals and their friends and families. Hu goes on to say that when it comes to the social environment for LGBT people in China, comparative to many other parts of Asia, there is little to complain about. Awarness and acceptance is more positive than in Japan and Korea, meanwhile public acceptance for gay and lesbians in mainland China is growing.
“Chinese and western people basically are feeling in the same way that they are openminded to the LGBT community, but it is not acceptable if this happened in their own family.”
- Hu Zhijun
“Chinese and western people basically are feeling in the same way that they are openminded to the LGBT community, but it is not acceptable if this happened in their own family.”
- Hu Zhijun
“Chinese and western people basically are feeling in the same way that they are openminded to the LGBT community, but it is not acceptable if this happened in their own family.”
- Hu Zhijun
Growing Awareness
The awareness of transgender issue has grabbed Chinese public attention in recent years. In August 2017, a film produced by high school students on the issue of transgender raised a good deal of debate on social media.
It's not all plain sailing though, Hu Zhijun says unlike western countries where the mass media plays a key role through addressing LGBT issues, Chinese media has many more restrictions on this topic.
“For Chinese advocacy, the LGBT organisations are on their own, and progress is slow due to the lack of public policy,” said Hu Zhijun.
The government’s stance on LGBT people, in general, is ambivalent.
Both central and provincial governments have thus far been largely silent on sexual orientation and gender identity related social issues, taking a “not encouraging, not discouraging, not promoting” attitude. However, in July 2017, China issued a new ban on the portrayal of same-sex relationships online and on television, barring any display of "abnormal sexual behaviours" - including homosexuality. China's progress with policy and public opinion towards the LGBT isn't always linear and appears to move in a two steps forward, one step back manner.
Growing Awareness
The awareness of transgender issue has grabbed Chinese public attention in recent years. In August 2017, a film produced by high school students on the issue of transgender raised a good deal of debate on social media.
It's not all plain sailing though, Hu Zhijun says unlike western countries where the mass media plays a key role through addressing LGBT issues, Chinese media has many more restrictions on this topic.
“For Chinese advocacy, the LGBT organisations are on their own, and progress is slow due to the lack of public policy,” said Hu Zhijun.
The government’s stance on LGBT people, in general, is ambivalent.
Both central and provincial governments have thus far been largely silent on sexual orientation and gender identity related social issues, taking a “not encouraging, not discouraging, not promoting” attitude. However, in July 2017, China issued a new ban on the portrayal of same-sex relationships online and on television, barring any display of "abnormal sexual behaviours" - including homosexuality. China's progress with policy and public opinion towards the LGBT isn't always linear and appears to move in a two steps forward, one step back manner.
Growing Awareness
The awareness of transgender issue has grabbed Chinese public attention in recent years. In August 2017, a film produced by high school students on the issue of transgender raised a good deal of debate on social media.
It's not all plain sailing though, Hu Zhijun says unlike western countries where the mass media plays a key role through addressing LGBT issues, Chinese media has many more restrictions on this topic.
“For Chinese advocacy, the LGBT organisations are on their own, and progress is slow due to the lack of public policy,” said Hu Zhijun.
The government’s stance on LGBT people, in general, is ambivalent.
Both central and provincial governments have thus far been largely silent on sexual orientation and gender identity related social issues, taking a “not encouraging, not discouraging, not promoting” attitude. However, in July 2017, China issued a new ban on the portrayal of same-sex relationships online and on television, barring any display of "abnormal sexual behaviours" - including homosexuality. China's progress with policy and public opinion towards the LGBT isn't always linear and appears to move in a two steps forward, one step back manner.
Transgender Rights and Discrimination
Homosexuality was decriminalized in China in 1997 and removed from the official list of mental illnesses in 2001 but the social stigma towards gender minorities remains severe, however, the reactions for China differs than western countries.
According to a 2015 survey by U.S. research group Pew, 61% of China's population said that homosexuality was unacceptable.
And while national law allows transgender people to change theirgender on ID cards and household registration, the procedures are difficult andonly accessible to those who have gone through full sex-reassignment surgery(SRS). Surgery is not the right choice for many transgender or non binaryindividuals, it’s also expensive putting it out of reach for many.
Transgender Rights and Discrimination
Homosexuality was decriminalized in China in 1997 and removed from the official list of mental illnesses in 2001 but the social stigma towards gender minorities remains severe, however, the reactions for China differs than western countries.
According to a 2015 survey by U.S. research group Pew, 61% of China's population said that homosexuality was unacceptable.
And while national law allows transgender people to change theirgender on ID cards and household registration, the procedures are difficult andonly accessible to those who have gone through full sex-reassignment surgery(SRS). Surgery is not the right choice for many transgender or non binaryindividuals, it’s also expensive putting it out of reach for many.
Transgender Rights and Discrimination
Homosexuality was decriminalized in China in 1997 and removed from the official list of mental illnesses in 2001 but the social stigma towards gender minorities remains severe, however, the reactions for China differs than western countries.
According to a 2015 survey by U.S. research group Pew, 61% of China's population said that homosexuality was unacceptable.
And while national law allows transgender people to change theirgender on ID cards and household registration, the procedures are difficult andonly accessible to those who have gone through full sex-reassignment surgery(SRS). Surgery is not the right choice for many transgender or non binaryindividuals, it’s also expensive putting it out of reach for many.
High Risk of Mental Health Issues
In many countries, young adults identifying as gay, lesbian or bisexual are still at much greater risk of bullying, depression, and violence than their peers who identify as straight.
According to a 2010 study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the United State, teens who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual are bullied two to three times more than their straight peers, and youth identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) are significantly more likely to commit suicide than their heterosexual peers.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center's research suggests that the social environment puts stresses on LGBT people that elevate the risk of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and other emotional problems. One study (with participants in their mid-twenties) found that internalised homophobia correlated with depression, although not directly with suicide.
Dr.Ilan Meyer, who studies health issue of LGBT populations at UCLA says the physical and mental attacks for LGBT community is generally higher than cisgender community. There has been controversy in the United States about why should there even be a diagnosis system for transgender people.
“In United states, you are required to have a diagnosis in order to offer and obtain medical help or to get insurance or anything else.” said Dr. Ilan.
According to a Chinese LGBT Mental Health Survey Report, 52 percent of respondents had heard about sexual orientation corrective treatment, and 9 percent of the respondents had considered receiving such treatment due to family or social pressure, relationship failure and internalised homophobia.
“Prejudice and stigma directed toward LGBT people bring about unique stressors and these stressors cause adverse health outcomes including mental disorders. “said Dr. Ilan.
High Risk of Mental Health Issues
In many countries, young adults identifying as gay, lesbian or bisexual are still at much greater risk of bullying, depression, and violence than their peers who identify as straight.
According to a 2010 study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the United State, teens who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual are bullied two to three times more than their straight peers, and youth identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) are significantly more likely to commit suicide than their heterosexual peers.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center's research suggests that the social environment puts stresses on LGBT people that elevate the risk of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and other emotional problems. One study (with participants in their mid-twenties) found that internalised homophobia correlated with depression, although not directly with suicide.
Dr.Ilan Meyer, who studies health issue of LGBT populations at UCLA says the physical and mental attacks for LGBT community is generally higher than cisgender community. There has been controversy in the United States about why should there even be a diagnosis system for transgender people.
“In United states, you are required to have a diagnosis in order to offer and obtain medical help or to get insurance or anything else.” said Dr. Ilan.
According to a Chinese LGBT Mental Health Survey Report, 52 percent of respondents had heard about sexual orientation corrective treatment, and 9 percent of the respondents had considered receiving such treatment due to family or social pressure, relationship failure and internalised homophobia.
“Prejudice and stigma directed toward LGBT people bring about unique stressors and these stressors cause adverse health outcomes including mental disorders. “said Dr. Ilan.
High Risk of Mental Health Issues
In many countries, young adults identifying as gay, lesbian or bisexual are still at much greater risk of bullying, depression, and violence than their peers who identify as straight.
According to a 2010 study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the United State, teens who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual are bullied two to three times more than their straight peers, and youth identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) are significantly more likely to commit suicide than their heterosexual peers.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center's research suggests that the social environment puts stresses on LGBT people that elevate the risk of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and other emotional problems. One study (with participants in their mid-twenties) found that internalised homophobia correlated with depression, although not directly with suicide.
Dr.Ilan Meyer, who studies health issue of LGBT populations at UCLA says the physical and mental attacks for LGBT community is generally higher than cisgender community. There has been controversy in the United States about why should there even be a diagnosis system for transgender people.
“In United states, you are required to have a diagnosis in order to offer and obtain medical help or to get insurance or anything else.” said Dr. Ilan.
According to a Chinese LGBT Mental Health Survey Report, 52 percent of respondents had heard about sexual orientation corrective treatment, and 9 percent of the respondents had considered receiving such treatment due to family or social pressure, relationship failure and internalised homophobia.
“Prejudice and stigma directed toward LGBT people bring about unique stressors and these stressors cause adverse health outcomes including mental disorders. “said Dr. Ilan.
" I was so frightened to going to the bathroom from the first day of school. I'd go at night when dormmates were asleep. I'd creep to the bathroom in the dark. I even scared to turn the light on. In case they saw and came to catch me. One night, I heard them coming towards me. There was no door between us and said, 'We are smoking. You can do your business. ' I was completely devastated."
- SiSi
" I was so frightened to going to the bathroom from the first day of school. I'd go at night when dormmates were asleep. I'd creep to the bathroom in the dark. I even scared to turn the light on. In case they saw and came to catch me. One night, I heard them coming towards me. There was no door between us and said, 'We are smoking. You can do your business. ' I was completely devastated."
- SiSi
" I was so frightened to going to the bathroom from the first day of school. I'd go at night when dormmates were asleep. I'd creep to the bathroom in the dark. I even scared to turn the light on. In case they saw and came to catch me. One night, I heard them coming towards me. There was no door between us and said, 'We are smoking. You can do your business. ' I was completely devastated."
- SiSi
Sisi
Sisi was a victim of bullying at school from classmates. She suffered from psychological trauma and depression for years. She felt hopeless facing humiliation from her family before they finally come to accept her as "a daughter". She completed sex-reassignment surgery (SRS) in 2014.
Sisi
Sisi was a victim of bullying at school from classmates. She suffered from psychological trauma and depression for years. She felt hopeless facing humiliation from her family before they finally come to accept her as "a daughter". She completed sex-reassignment surgery (SRS) in 2014.
Family Acceptance
It takes a lot of courage to come out of the closet, partly due to China’s family-centered values that promote the continuance of one family’s ancestral line through marriage.
Transgender people in China often face the greatest challenges from the people closet to them. Family relationships can suffer more than gays and lesbians, because gender expression is more visible than sexual orientation.
“Sex reassignment surgery brings huge impacts on the family, and it is tough for parents to accept transition,” said Hu Zhijun, “People would also find the change devastating in the beginning.”
Other families may concieve that their children maybe LGBTQ but not speak openly about it.
Family Acceptance
It takes a lot of courage to come out of the closet, partly due to China’s family-centered values that promote the continuance of one family’s ancestral line through marriage.
Transgender people in China often face the greatest challenges from the people closet to them. Family relationships can suffer more than gays and lesbians, because gender expression is more visible than sexual orientation.
“Sex reassignment surgery brings huge impacts on the family, and it is tough for parents to accept transition,” said Hu Zhijun, “People would also find the change devastating in the beginning.”
Other families may concieve that their children maybe LGBTQ but not speak openly about it.
Family Acceptance
It takes a lot of courage to come out of the closet, partly due to China’s family-centered values that promote the continuance of one family’s ancestral line through marriage.
Transgender people in China often face the greatest challenges from the people closet to them. Family relationships can suffer more than gays and lesbians, because gender expression is more visible than sexual orientation.
“Sex reassignment surgery brings huge impacts on the family, and it is tough for parents to accept transition,” said Hu Zhijun, “People would also find the change devastating in the beginning.”
Other families may concieve that their children maybe LGBTQ but not speak openly about it.
“My mom inspired me and encouraged me a lot, without her support, my dad would not let me live my life the way i am living right now.”
- Chao
“My mom inspired me and encouraged me a lot, without her support, my dad would not let me live my life the way i am living right now.”
- Chao
“I think she understands me and she knows who I am even though she is under a lot of peer pressure as a mother.I'm not sure she'd be willing to talk about me to her friends. But I know that she still wishes for me to get married and move back to live with them someday.”
- Chao
“I think she understands me and she knows who I am even though she is under a lot of peer pressure as a mother.I'm not sure she'd be willing to talk about me to her friends. But I know that she still wishes for me to get married and move back to live with them someday.”
- Chao
“When I go back to home for spring festival, I wear men's clothes.” Chao says, “I’m glad that the internet is still not so popular in my hometown, they don’t really know how I dress in Beijing.”
Chao worried that the family will face the pressure from those close to them, putting them in a difficult situation. In Chao's mother’s friend circle, people the same age as Chao have already married and had children long ago.
“Sooner or later, I will come out to my mom,” Chao said, “I have no clue on how to say the words, but when the time comes, I will tell my mom first. They deserve to know the truth.”
“When I go back to home for spring festival, I wear men's clothes.” Chao says, “I’m glad that the internet is still not so popular in my hometown, they don’t really know how I dress in Beijing.”
Chao worried that the family will face the pressure from those close to them, putting them in a difficult situation. In Chao's mother’s friend circle, people the same age as Chao have already married and had children long ago.
“Sooner or later, I will come out to my mom,” Chao said, “I have no clue on how to say the words, but when the time comes, I will tell my mom first. They deserve to know the truth.”
“When I go back to home for spring festival, I wear men's clothes.” Chao says, “I’m glad that the internet is still not so popular in my hometown, they don’t really know how I dress in Beijing.”
Chao worried that the family will face the pressure from those close to them, putting them in a difficult situation. In Chao's mother’s friend circle, people the same age as Chao have already married and had children long ago.
“Sooner or later, I will come out to my mom,” Chao said, “I have no clue on how to say the words, but when the time comes, I will tell my mom first. They deserve to know the truth.”
Hitomi
Hitomi is 19-year-old, and already Chief of the Transgender Hotline at Beijing LGBT Centre.
Hitomi's family has been supportive of him, and he is grateful, his mother took him for several visits to a psychologist and a visit to the hospital to check his chromosomes before finally agreeing to support him to take hormone therapy.
Hitomi
Hitomi is 19-year-old, and already Chief of the Transgender Hotline at Beijing LGBT Centre.
Hitomi's family has been supportive of him, and he is grateful, his mother took him for several visits to a psychologist and a visit to the hospital to check his chromosomes before finally agreeing to support him to take hormone therapy.
Future of the Transgender
In June 2017, PFLAG China organised a group wedding ceremony - 9 LGBT couples wedded, and two transgender couple joined the wedding ceremony with their family members. “I think they must have gone through a tough time to be able to be here today”, said Hu Zhijun.
“As more transgender people stand up, it helps the visibility of the community. Compared with the situation of transgender people in China 20 years ago, people can see things are drastically different today. It used to be rare to see any gender minority person out there. 20 years ago, people viewed transgender people, even LGBT community, as some kind of western influence. Now, most Chinese people won’t treat them differently or use offensive terms." said Hu Zhijun.
"But honestly, things were a bit different in the past year. There are some restrictions on LGBT issues and it's not heading in a positive direction.” Hu Zhijun said.
Future of the Transgender
In June 2017, PFLAG China organised a group wedding ceremony - 9 LGBT couples wedded, and two transgender couple joined the wedding ceremony with their family members. “I think they must have gone through a tough time to be able to be here today”, said Hu Zhijun.
“As more transgender people stand up, it helps the visibility of the community. Compared with the situation of transgender people in China 20 years ago, people can see things are drastically different today. It used to be rare to see any gender minority person out there. 20 years ago, people viewed transgender people, even LGBT community, as some kind of western influence. Now, most Chinese people won’t treat them differently or use offensive terms." said Hu Zhijun.
"But honestly, things were a bit different in the past year. There are some restrictions on LGBT issues and it's not heading in a positive direction.” Hu Zhijun said.
Future of the Transgender
In June 2017, PFLAG China organised a group wedding ceremony - 9 LGBT couples wedded, and two transgender couple joined the wedding ceremony with their family members. “I think they must have gone through a tough time to be able to be here today”, said Hu Zhijun.
“As more transgender people stand up, it helps the visibility of the community. Compared with the situation of transgender people in China 20 years ago, people can see things are drastically different today. It used to be rare to see any gender minority person out there. 20 years ago, people viewed transgender people, even LGBT community, as some kind of western influence. Now, most Chinese people won’t treat them differently or use offensive terms." said Hu Zhijun.
"But honestly, things were a bit different in the past year. There are some restrictions on LGBT issues and it's not heading in a positive direction.” Hu Zhijun said.
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