Presentation and Discussion: The Life of LGBT+ People Under the Influence of Chinese Tradition

We often talk about the rights of LGBTQ+ people to the east of us, but we rarely look all the way to China. Come and hear a discussion with interesting guests who have done a lot to help the LGBTQ+ community in China. Not only will you hear the perspective of lawyer Yiqiang Liu, but also the experiences of Qiu Bai, an activist who sued the Chinese government to ensure that incorrect information regarding homosexuality in textbooks is corrected. Yan Zi, the founder of a Chinese LGBTQ+ rights organization that advocates for marriage for all, will speak as well, and finally Pei, a student living in Europe who is involved in activities promoting equality and tolerance in society, will round out the discussion with her story. The discussion will be conducted in English and Chinese.

Entrance fee – free

Event accessibility – suitable also for teenagers, accessible with a dog

Vibe check – quiet event (no loud music, shouting, etc.), requires interacting with the audience or other attendees, seating options, indoors

Trigger warnings – Chinese government’s intolerance of the problems of sexual minorities

Host – Wenjun Jin

Guests
Yiqiang Liu – lawyer
Qiu Bai – Chinese LGBT+ activist
Yan Zi – founder of a Chinese LGBT+ rights organization
Pei – Chinese student living in Germany

Organizer – Pan-Europe Rainbow China
,,Founded last autumn in Hague in the Netherlands, our organization unites Chinese LGBTI+ minorities in the EU. Our members are mostly young Chinese students based in Europe. The mission of the organization is to fight for the rights and freedom of Chinese sexual minorities, to provide a platform where they can come together and self-realize, and to promote a diverse and tolerant society.”