A Chinese paramilitary policemen stands in front of a rainbow flag.
Police had increased pressure on the festival through repeated phone calls in recent weeks, it is understood. Photograph: Ng Han Guan/AP
Police had increased pressure on the festival through repeated phone calls in recent weeks, it is understood. Photograph: Ng Han Guan/AP
Beijing Queer film festival cancelled after harassment from authorities

Forums for discussion of feminist and LGBTQ+ views face growing intolerance from Chinese state, say experts

Beijing’s annual independent queer film festival has been cancelled after what is understood to have been a campaign of sustained harassment from authorities.