Shanghai Pride, China's longest-running and only major annual celebration of sexual minorities, abruptly announced its effective shutdown on Thursday
In an open letter posted online, titled"the End of the Rainbow," the organizers recalled Shanghai Pride's humble origins as a one-off small community event in 2009, and its steady growth into a monthlong celebration -- featuring not just dance parties but also athletic contests, art exhibitions, film screenings, job fairs and themed talks -- attended by thousands of LGBTQ people and their allies over the years, with other special events scheduled year-round.
China's LGBTQ artists persevere as censors' grip tightensChinese President Xi Jinping has increasingly stressed the ruling Communist Party's absolute control over every aspect of society, squeezing out the already-limited presence of non-governmental organizations.
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