# Beijing queer film festival cancelled after police harassment

https://mins.news/en/item/122277

- The Guardian, 2026-10-30 11:04 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/30/beijing-queer-film-festival-cancelled-after-police-harassment

> Organisers cancelled Beijing’s annual independent queer film festival, which was due to open on Friday, after weeks of repeated calls from police. Experts say China’s authorities are becoming less tolerant of public discussion of feminist and LGBTQ+ issues.