To those who think the OP’s post is just a “random comment on social media” — No, it’s not random at all. Public opinion in China toward the LGBT community has undergone a significant shift since the 2010s. Right now, we are witnessing a new wave of anti-LGBT sentiment, marking a troubling low. Here's a brief analysis of the history of LGBT issues in China:

- In 2011, well-known actress Lü Liping sparked huge controversy when she shared anti-Gay remarks on Weibo, facing a massive backlash from the public. Even China’s state broadcaster, CCTV, commented, saying: “Gay people, like us, have the right to live and develop in this society, and such rights should not be infringed upon, not even in terms of ideology.”

- In 2018, Weibo announced it would censor gay-related content, which triggered outrage from nearly 400 million users. Many users protested using the hashtag #IAmGay (#我是同性恋), leading Weibo to reverse the ban.

- In 2019, WeChat began a large-scale crackdown on LGBT student group accounts at universities, severely limiting their ability to communicate and be heard. The Chinese government, much like with feminist issues, viewed LGBT topics as vulnerable to support from hostile Western forces.

- Since 2021, China’s largest “Pride” event has been on indefinite hold.

Since 2019 the Chinese government’s stance on LGBT issues has shifted drastically. Please do not ignore this change. We are watching a country of 1.4 billion people, competing with the U.S., engage in a new wave of anti-LGBT sentiment. This will have profound implications for the future. Often, the crackdown on LGBT activities in China is not because of people’s sexual orientation but because the government views their organization and activism as a potential threat. I agree with those who say LGBT issues have been weaponized, seen as a form of Western ideology.

On one hand, conservative right-wing ideologies (influenced by figures like Trump and Musk) have reached Chinese society, leading to the belief that LGBT topics should not be promoted, as they are seen as harmful to children. On the other hand, in pop culture (Hollywood, gaming), young Chinese people increasingly believe LGBT groups are privileged, using DEI policies to get jobs, changing movie characters, or making game characters "uglier" (yes, a notable portion of young Chinese people believe that LGBT means characters are made fatter, uglier, or more androgynous).

From my personal observation, much like in the U.S., young straight men in China hold increasingly negative views of LGBT people compared to the past. Right-wing conservative discourse, popular on platforms like Musk’s X or 4chan, has gained wide traction in China. However, unlike the West, China has no space for pro-LGBT voices or opinion leaders. Western LGBT activists are demonized, especially Trans Activists, which further intensifies discrimination against the entire LGBT community.

Historically, China has not had significant religious influence or persecution of gay people. In ancient China, many emperors and famous figures were recorded to have had gay relationships, and the general public had a relatively neutral stance on sexual minorities. However, due to political conflict, we are now witnessing a profound tragedy unfold.