The Intelligence from The Economist Pride and prejudice: China’s LGBT crackdown
Jun 23, 2022
Alice Su, Senior China correspondent at The Economist, sheds light on the troubling crackdown of LGBT rights in China, showcasing the stark contrast to global pride celebrations. She delves into the repression faced by the LGBTQ community, including the dangerous practices of conversion therapy and increased government censorship. Meanwhile, Rachel Dobbs discusses the unprecedented flooding in Bangladesh, highlighting the surprisingly low death toll and improvements in disaster management amidst ongoing climate challenges.
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China's LGBT Crackdown
- China's LGBT community faces increasing government pressure, impacting visibility and rights.
- Nationalist voices link LGBT acceptance to Western influence, furthering suppression.
Mr. Peng's Legal Battle
- Mr. Peng, a Chinese activist, underwent conversion therapy to sue the clinic.
- He won the case, leading to a court ruling stating same-sex attraction isn't an illness.
Social Engineering
- The Chinese government aims to 'socially engineer' citizens, including their sexual orientation.
- They believe sexual orientation can and should be changed, contradicting scientific consensus.