Gay Rights

Two women beaten by security guards in Beijing’s 798 art district for wearing rainbow badges

The security company has reportedly apologized to the women and vowed to dismiss the guards who beat them up

Weibo reverses ban on gay content after tens of thousands come out and protest

When a protest actually works

Taiwan will add a third gender option to passports and ID cards, pending ministry approval

Another win for LGBTQ rights in Asia

Beijing court hears challenge to media law defining homosexuality as “abnormal”

The regulation classifies homosexuality as “vulgar” and bans its portrayal in online video content