Talk At SF LGBT Community Center On The LGBT Movement in China

by queer.berkeley.edu

Sun, Dec 21, 2003 10:43AM

December 23, 2003
7:00pm
San Francisco LGBT Community Center

Recent Developments in the LGBT Movement in China
Chung To, Chairperson, Chi Heng Foundation, Hong Kong

Chung To, prominent gay and AIDS activist, will speak about the
recent developments in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
movement in China.
Time: Tuesday, December 23, 7pm
Location: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street.

Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center is co-sponsoring this
presentation.

Please visit the website of Chi Heng Foundation: http://www.chihengfoundation.com/

For more information, call: Ben Chan (415) 292-3420 ext. 362

http://queer.berkeley.edu/news/display.php3?newsid=1584

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Sun, Dec 21, 2003 8:09PM

Following years of repression Chinese gays and lesbians have increasingly been coming out. Both the government and society is becoming more tolerant. This is reflected in the development of a gay scene in China. Gay and Lesbian visitors to China will therefore not be uncomfortable.

Legal notes
Chinese law does not explicitly state whether homosexual behavior is legal or illegal. However there are reports of homosexuals being imprisoned on the grounds of other Sections of the Penal Code such as "hooliganism" whic in practice includes homosexual activity.

There is no law protecting the rights of gays and lesbians. Homosexuals therefore face discrimination wuthout redress in employment, housing and other areas. Many gays do not dare to speak out for fear of the consequent humiliation and possible persecution.

In 1994 the Chinese Psychiatric Association (CPA) passed the latest Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders (CCMD) in which homosexuality is still listed as a type of mental disorder. Many homosexuals are still forced to receive therapy or medication for "correcting" their sexual orientation.

http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/gt/default.asp?topic=country&country=272

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