From China Daily:
Xiao Tian, a gay man, sparked an uproar in the gay community in the capital after he accused the prestigious Tsinghua University of discriminating against gays, xmnext.com reported on December 6.
Xiao, in his 20s, wearing a signboard reading “I am gay and I hope to find my spouse on campus” was barred by security guards from entering the university. He was allowed to enter after he took off the signboard.
…The life of gay men in China has been in the public spotlight following a report that the capital now is home to 300,000 gay men and three per cent of them are infected with HIV. This vast group of people has always been unknown, and lived their lives in the closet. Because of physiological and psychological differences, the outside world looks on homosexuals with ignorance and suspicion. This adds to the psychological burden and inner conflict that homosexuals may have, seriously influencing their lives and mental health. [Full Text]
