There is still a great deal of prejudice against the LGBT community in China ReutersWomen attending a gay rights protest in Beijing were kicked and punched by police who were trying to disperse the demonstration. The violence was the latest example of intolerance against homosexuality in China and underscored the government’s uneasiness with any public gathering. The Beijing LGBT Centre condemned the incident and called on supporters to wear rainbow symbols for a month. “We are hoping the rainbow flag will fly over a land that is more diverse and more inclusive,” the centre said. To mark Mother’s Day in China and to encourage families to embrace their gay children, a gay rights advocate organised a “hugging event” at a public square in northwest Beijing on Sunday.

Source: The Times May 14, 2018 15:56 UTC