Queer influencers in China use creative codes to support LGBTQ+ community amid government crackdown.

Queer influencers in China are using creative strategies and coded language to evade social media censors and support the LGBTQ+ community despite the government's crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights. China has restricted Pride events, queer TV representation, and pressured online platforms to remove LGBTQ-friendly content. Influencers adapt by using subtle hashtags, eye contact to imply intimacy, and references like "big sister" for male hosts, helping to maintain community support online.

November 23, 2024
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