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Cancellation of Shows for Transgender Dancer Jin Xing Sparks Fears of LGBTQ+ Crackdown in China

Credited from: CNN

  • The renowned **transgender dancer** Jin Xing has faced a series of **unexplained show cancellations** by local authorities in China.
  • Jin, an icon for LGBTQ+ representation, has enjoyed a notable career but is now seen as a potential target amidst a **wider crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights**.
  • Authorities claim the cancellations are due to **insufficient documentation**, sparking concerns about possible ideological control exerted by the government.
  • Many in the **LGBTQ+ community** fear this signifies increasing repression, particularly given Xi Jinping's stringent stance against Western influences.
  • With her **cancellation incident**, Jin's situation illuminates the struggles that many transgender individuals face in an increasingly hostile environment in China.

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