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As he attempts to correct misconceptions about being gay in China, he says he realizes his parents are an example of a tough reality: While gay Beijing makes informal social progress, acceptance at home and by the government will take much longer.
"Yes, I'm doing ["Queer as Folk Beijing"]. But the thing is, parents in China aren't educated about what being gay is. If someone came out to his parents, they'd not only be mad but would probably say bad things to neighbors and friends. They would spread more incorrect concepts about us," Xiao Gang said.
There have been multiple attempts to pass a same-sex marriage bill in the National People's Congress, but it has failed three times. Recently, there have been reports of police investigations of gay bathhouses and Beijing's Destination and Shanghai's PinkHouse, perceived as "spring cleaning" in preparation for the Olympic Games.
As Chinese society slowly evolves and bends its traditional rules, "Queer as Folk Beijing" and Destination appear to be promising signs of the future for gay Beijing. While the beat goes on, Destination continues to serve as a comfortable haven for gay men in Beijing.
Just don't tell your parents you were here.
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