The Legal Status of LGBTQ+ in China: A Law and Politics Perspective

Abstract

This short article analyzes the rights and status of LGBTQ+ individuals in China from the perspective of the relationship between law and politics. More specifically, it aims to further the discussion surrounding the legal status of LGBTQ+ individuals by examining the power dynamics and interplay among the government, society, and business interests that have collectively shaped laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ communities alongside culture and ideology.