Beijing Queer film festival cancelled after harassment from authorities
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Forums for discussion of feminist and LGBTQ+ views face growing intolerance from Chinese state, say experts
Police had increased pressure on the festival through repeated phone calls in recent weeks, it is understood. Photograph: Ng Han Guan/APPolice had increased pressure on the festival through repeated phone calls in recent weeks, it is understood. Photograph: Ng Han Guan/APBeijing Queer film festival cancelled after harassment from authorities
Forums for discussion of feminist and LGBTQ+ views face growing intolerance from Chinese state, say experts
Beijing’s annual independent queer film festival has been cancelled after what is understood to have been a campaign of sustained harassment from authorities.