This tolerant or liberal attitude toward “homosexuality” in Chinese socio-cultural environment does not completely indicate a catalog of sexual identity, rather than a parallel life style. Taiwan’s first Gay Pride Festival was held in 1997 at 2-28 Peace Memorial Park (New Park) in Taipei, a favorite cruising spot at night, a location of Pai Hsien-Yung's famous gay novel, Crystal Boys. Not only does the government of Taipei print up its own free guide to the gay community, but also young school children are taught about homosexuality and tolerance for sexual minorities under the legal requirements. Taiwan is one of Asia’s most progressive countries as far as LGBT rights are concerned, and certainly the most liberal country among the Chinese societies.
The policy is, in effect, a shame punishment: it stigmatizes gay meeting places and gay bookstores, requiring them to hide themselves as if everything they signify is shameful. No Sex, Please, We’re Taiwanese?: The Deghettoization of Gay Spaces and Geography of Shame in Taipei
