Pride and prejudice: China’s LGBT crackdown

Alice Su, Senior China correspondent for The Economist, discusses the alarming crackdown on China’s LGBT community amid escalating repression. She explores the duality of celebrating Pride Month while facing increased government scrutiny. The conversation highlights the closure of Shanghai Pride and shares the personal story of a survivor of conversion therapy who achieved a landmark legal victory. This episode sheds light on the grim reality for sexual minorities under Xi Jinping's regime, illustrating significant challenges in a rapidly constricting socio-political landscape.