China to "Put an End to Sissy Men" With Ban on Effeminate Men on TV

Last Thursday the National Radio and Television Administration in China revealed an eight-point plan reflecting President Xi Jinping’s efforts to strengthen China and impose an official moral code for the nation. The plan calls for “further regulation of arts and entertainment shows and related personnel.” This includes banning effeminate men from television or, in the words of the regulator,"resolutely put an end to sissy men and other abnormal esthetics" in the media.

Parents took to Weibo to deplore the lack of “masculinity”. One parent wrote,"I can't believe the ministries of education and propaganda are promoting sissy culture .... They let a bunch of sissies wearing lipstick, ear studs, dyed hair, groomed brows and bracelets represent Chinese youths!" ADVERTISEMENT This sentiment underlines a recent history of setbacks for the LGBTQIA community in China. In August 2020, after more than a decade of successful events, Shanghai Pride abruptly shutdown, with little explanation in their official statement. A separate statement from Shanghai Pride organizers said, “The decision was difficult to make but we have to protect the safet ty of all involved.

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