Balanced News: LGBTQ+-themed song is removed from Jolin Tsai’s Changsha gig

Authorities in the city of Changsha, China, removed an LGBTQ+-themed song titled “Womxnly” from Taiwanese pop star Jolin Tsai’s setlist. The song, which commemorates a bullied Taiwanese teenager, has become an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community in Taiwan. This decision comes after another LGBTQ+ anthem was removed from the setlist of Taiwanese pop star A-Mei’s concert in Beijing. The move reflects the growing suppression of the LGBTQ+ community by the Chinese Communist Party, with President Xi Jinping promoting a more conservative attitude towards sexuality. Activists believe the crackdown is driven by the government’s fear of civil organizations as a threat to party rule.