China is cracking down on young women who write gay erotica
Summary
China has been arresting young women for writing gay erotica, known as "danmei." Authorities claim these stories break the country's pornography laws, which are stricter for gay content than for heterosexual content. The arrests have sparked online debate and concern over censorship.Key Facts
- At least 30 young women, mostly in their 20s, have been arrested for writing gay erotica.
- These writers are accused of breaking Chinese laws against "obscene material."
- The erotica was published on a Taiwan-hosted platform popular for its gay "boys' love" stories.
- Writers could face over 10 years in prison if they made a profit from their stories.
- The crackdown is seen as targeting gay content more harshly than heterosexual content.
- Online debates are questioning the fairness of China's anti-obscenity laws.
- Discussions and posts on social media about the arrests have been censored.
- Many arrested writers are out on bail, but others are still waiting for trial.
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