Beijing, China

A crackdown on LGBT groups in China is pushing them further into the shadows. In recent months, the government has shut down websites, banned books, and arrested activists.

The crackdown is part of a broader effort by the Chinese government to tighten control over society. The government has also cracked down on other groups, such as religious minorities and labor activists.

The crackdown on LGBT groups has been met with criticism from human rights groups. They say that the government is violating the rights of LGBT people to freedom of expression and association.

"The Chinese government's crackdown on LGBT groups is a clear sign that it is intolerant of diversity," said Human Rights Watch's China director, Sophie Richardson. "The government should immediately end this crackdown and allow LGBT people to live freely and openly."

The crackdown has had a chilling effect on LGBT groups in China. Many groups have been forced to go underground, and activists are afraid to speak out.

"We are living in fear," said one LGBT activist who asked to remain anonymous. "We don't know what the government will do next."

The crackdown has also made it difficult for LGBT people to access information and services. Many websites and books that were once available have been blocked, and it is now harder for LGBT people to find support groups and other resources.

"The crackdown has made it much harder for us to live our lives," said another LGBT activist. "We feel like we are being pushed back into the closet."

The crackdown is a setback for the LGBT rights movement in China. However, activists say that they will not give up.

"We will continue to fight for our rights," said one activist. "We will not let the government silence us."

Here are some additional details about the crackdown:

• The crackdown began in 2022.
• The government has shut down websites, banned books, and arrested activists.
• The crackdown has been met with criticism from human rights groups.
• The crackdown has had a chilling effect on LGBT groups in China.
• Many groups have been forced to go underground, and activists are afraid to speak out.
• The crackdown has made it difficult for LGBT people to access information and services.
• Activists say that they will not give up.

The crackdown is a setback for the LGBT rights movement in China, but activists say that they will not give up.