More liberal approach needed for gay bars

The gay bar funded by the Dali health bureau has become a controversial topic in the press, due to reporting by CCTV and Internet media. However, probably nobody in the debate had expected it would close on the eve of the World AIDS Day.

According to news reports, the bureau invested in the bar to build an open, easy and safe entertainment venue. This was intended to encourage gay men to come out of hiding and help the government to understand them better and to provide better services. The government has not backed the bar with any ulterior motives.

However, I believe the government should have adopted a laisser faire approach to gay bars.