As China cracks down on stories about men in love, female fans mourn the idealized romances
As China cracks down on stories about men in love, female fans mourn the idealized romances
Fans of Danmei same-sex romance stories in China say the government is cracking down harder than ever on the popular genre
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's central claim about a crackdown on Danmei stories in China is plausible but lacks strong verification from the provided sources. The sources touch on related topics like LGBT rights and the portrayal of men in Chinese media, but don't directly confirm the crackdown. The article exhibits moderate bias through selective reporting and potentially emotional language.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Fans of Danmei same-sex romance stories in China say the government is cracking down harder than ever on the popular genre.
- Verification Source #3: Source 3 mentions that China is cracking down more and more on LGBT rights and 'feminine men'.
- Assessment: Partially supported. Source 3 alludes to increased restrictions on LGBT rights, which could encompass Danmei stories, but doesn't explicitly confirm a crackdown specifically targeting the genre.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3: 'And as China cracks down more and more on LGBT rights and "feminine men..."'