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Beijing Queer film festival cancelled after harassment from authorities

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Briefings

Beijing's annual independent queer film festival was cancelled following a sustained harassment campaign by Chinese authorities, marking a significant setback for LGBTQ+ cultural expression in the capital. The festival, one of the country's oldest independent events, was scheduled to commence on Friday in the nation's capital.

Key points

• Beijing's annual independent queer film festival was cancelled after a sustained harassment campaign by Chinese authorities.
• The festival was scheduled to commence on Friday in China's capital.

Context

Beijing's annual independent queer film festival has been cancelled after what is understood to have been a campaign of sustained harassment from authorities. Beijing Queer film festival, which was due to begin on Friday in China's capital, is one of the country's oldest independent film festivals.

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Evidence is limited to the article's report of the cancellation and the scheduled start date. No specific dates of harassment, names of harassers, or details of the harassment campaign are provided in the source.

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