Bars, Pride and dating apps: How China is closing down its LGBT+ spaces

The recent removal of two LGBT+ dating apps by Apple in China highlights a concerning trend of increasing restrictions on the gay community. This decision, made at the behest of the Chinese cyberspace regulator, reflects ongoing policies that are systematically shutting down LGBT+ spaces. Similar reports from NBC News and RT have underscored the fears within the LGBTQ community, as these actions signal a tightening grip on personal freedoms and digital spaces for sexual minorities in China. The implications of such policies extend beyond app removals, indicating a broader societal shift against LGBT+ visibility and rights.