This short article analyzes the rights and status of LGBTQ+ individuals 1 in China from the perspective of law and politics. Previous studies show some exceptionally interesting paradoxes in China’s laws and policies with respect to LGBTQ+ communities. On the one hand, LGBTQ+ individuals are not criminalized in China. On the other hand, unlike other disadvantaged groups, such as women, children, and ethnic minorities, there are no anti-discrimination laws dedicated to protecting them. Chinese society continues to be marked by significant homophobia, and workplace discrimination and domestic violence against LGBTQ+ individuals is concerning. However, whether suppression stems from cultural norms or ideological preferences is debatable.