Summary
China has intensified its crackdown on erotic fiction writers, particularly those creating danmei (gay romance/erotica), with over 50 arrests in Anhui province since June 2024.
At least 10 individuals have been sentenced, with penalties reaching up to 4.5 years in prison. Many writers published on Taiwan-based Haitang Literature, which has faced disruption.
Under China’s strict laws, earning over 250,000 yuan (~$34,500) from such works can result in a life sentence, though reduced sentences are possible if profits are repaid.
Critics argue the campaign undermines freedom of expression and inflates sales figures to justify harsh punishments.
get ready folks, shit like this is going to start happening in the US.
They’re already banning porn in general in red states. It’s already begun.
If they banned gay porn in the US, what would Republicans secretly beat off to?
We banned cocaine and they still sniff it like it’s the sole source of oxygen.