Qiao Qiao Explained
Qiao Qiao (; born c. 1980) is a Chinese singer.
The first openly lesbian[1] artist in China, she released her first single called "Ai Bu Fen" (爱不分), which translates as "Love does not discriminate", in 2006. A video clip for the song showed two ballerinas in love, but social conventions would not allow them to kiss. The government "made no effort to suppress the song".[2]
In 2000, she opened the first lesbian bar in China (located in Beijing), Maple Bar.[3]
She was the first guest on Tong Xing Xiang Lian (Gay Connections),[4] a one-hour video webcast that debuted in 2007 on PhoenixTV.com.[5]
Notes and References
- http://www.fridae.com/newsfeatures/article.php?articleid=1749&viewarticle=1 China singer releases first lesbian song
- News: China girl: Qiao Qiao appreciation. September 12, 2006. The Advocate. April 15, 2008.
- Web site: LESBIAN SPACES IN BEIJING. 2009 . newurbanquestion.ifou.org. 2020-10-03.
- News: China opens first online gay chat show. https://archive.today/20240524035308/http://www.webcitation.org/5dJKvzz0s?url=http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,21512984-5003402,00.html. dead. May 24, 2024. April 5, 2007. The Courier-Mail. April 15, 2008.
- News: Gay TV show debuts online. Kaleidoscope. April 9, 2007. China Economic Net. April 15, 2008.