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Homosexuality in China

Homosexuality in China means that sometimes boys love boys and girls love girls. In the past, many people in China didn't talk about this or understand it very well, and some even thought it was bad or wrong. But now, China has learned more about this and people are more accepting of it.

However, there are still some issues that gay people in China face. For example, it is not legal for same-sex couples to get married, and there are some social and legal barriers that can make it harder for gay people to live their lives the way they want to. Some people are still not accepting of homosexuality, too, and may discriminate against gay people.

The Chinese government has taken some steps to support gay rights, such as prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment and education, and allowing transgender people to change their gender on official documents. There are also some LGBTQ organizations in China that work to promote awareness and acceptance of homosexuality.