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Chinese Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Gay Erotica Writers Facing Jail Time and Heavy Fines

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Chinese Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Gay Erotica Writers Facing Jail Time and Heavy Fines

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  • Authorities in **eastern China** have launched a crackdown on numerous writers of **gay-themed erotica** online.
  • Dozens have faced **heavy fines** and prison sentences due to allegations of producing **pornographic materials**.
  • The investigation, led by police in Anhui, has drawn **criticism** for potential abuse of power and questioned the **severity of laws**.
  • Reports indicate that over **50 writers** have been detained since June, with penalties as severe as **four and a half years in prison**.
  • Legal experts criticize sentencing guidelines as **outdated**, where erotic content can incur harsher punishments than some violent crimes.

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