Hongwei Bao

Dr. Hongwei Bao discusses queer performance in contemporary China, emphasizing its role in identity and community formation. Topics include challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in China, artistic activism, film portrayals, and cultural activism through plays. The conversation also touches on the film 'East Palace, West Palace' and its controversy, as well as Chinese artists' response to the pandemic through online performances.

Hongwei Bao, a guest on the podcast, analyzes queer theatre and performance in contemporary China, discussing various forms of queer performance, including music, film, theatre, and political activism. The podcast explores the importance of performance for queer identity and community formation, challenging heteronormative social relations and hegemonic narratives. Topics covered include the personal journey of discovering queer identity in China, comparing two queer films, queer activism through art and culture, and queer Chinese artists' digital performance during the pandemic.