This year, China has seen a significant crackdown on writers publishing gay erotica, with estimates of approximately 50 arrests in Gansu alone. Many of these authors published their work on Haitang Literature, a Taiwanese platform that enables writers to monetize their stories. The majority of detained writers are young women, and their arrests highlight the growing suppression of LGBTQ+ narratives in the face of stricter pornography laws. As law enforcement intensifies its efforts, many writers fear for their safety amid a culture of censorship and humiliation surrounding their work.
The production and distribution of pornographic materials is illegal in China based on a 1997 law that defines obscene material as publications, films, video and audio recordings, and images containing depictions of sexual acts.
Many of the writers were arrested after publishing on the Taiwan-based adult fiction website Haitang Literature, which allows authors to earn money through tips and subscriptions.
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