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The authorities have detained dozens of writers of Boys’ Love, a genre of gay romance novels written largely by and for straight women, that state media said could shape young readers’ ideas about sexuality.
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Chinese authorities have detained dozens of writers of Boys' Love novels, a genre of gay romance, because state media claimed these novels could influence young readers' ideas about sexuality.
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China LGBTQ+ Literature Censorship
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September 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM (2 weeks ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM (2 weeks ago)

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What China Sees in ‘Jane Eyre,’ Now Required Reading for Ninth Graders
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/world/asia/china-jane-eyre-required-reading-literature.html

China has made "Jane Eyre" required reading for ninth graders, celebrating its themes of independence and equality. The novel's portrayal of feminism aligns with the government's vision, encouraging traditional family values amidst population decline.

China Education Literature Feminism Jane Eyre Cultural Policy

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