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Mirror of the Self: Origins, Branches, and Reflections on ChineseGender-Bender Fiction

January 4, 202525 min read Introduction NovelGender-Bender NovelHistory

Introduction Throughout the long course of human history, the question of “the self” has always been unavoidable yet notoriously difficult to pin down. We live in this world with our own unique appearances, personalities, and emotions. And time after time, as we go through different life experiences, we invariably run...

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Why We Built GenderLibs: Bridging Cultural Gaps in Gender Diversity Knowledge

December 15, 20242 min read AnnouncementAboutGender DiversityMission

GenderLibs is a digital platform that connects Chinese and global gender diversity knowledge through translation, contextualization, and systematic organization. We aim to bridge linguistic and cultural barriers by providing a resource library and wiki that makes diverse gender expressions accessible across languages.

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GenderLibs Editorial Team
GenderLibs Editorial Team
A bilingual editorial project connecting Chinese-speaking communities with global gender diversity knowledge.
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Transgender History Research 15 Sinophone Transgender History 11 Gender Terminology Research 8 Gender Platform Observatory 4 Novel 2 Transformation Fiction Research 2 Future Studies 1 Transformation Fiction Studies 1
Transgender History 30 Gender Culture 24 Internet History 6 Technology and Society 5 Transformation Fiction 3 Community and Institutional History 2 Introduction 2 Media History 2 Announcement 1 Archives and Knowledge History 1 ALL 22
Transgender 31 Mainland China 18 Medical History 9 Transgender History in China 9 Nanniang 8 Cross-Dressing 7 Media History 7 Digital Archives 5 Otokonoko 5 Archives 4 ALL 205
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  • From Job-Search Barriers to Measured Workplace Discrimination: How Transgender Employment Evidence Took Shape in Mainland China, 2014–2026
    September 22, 2026
  • From “Natural Female” to “Artificial Beauty”: Chen Lili and the Public History of Pageant Eligibility in China, 2004
    September 19, 2026
  • From the “MSM” Frame to Transgender-Specific Data: How China’s HIV Response Shaped Transgender Public-Health Visibility, 1997–2026
    September 17, 2026
  • When History Becomes a PDF: A 2026 Observatory of Machine Readability and AI Discovery Interfaces in Mainland China’s Transgender Sources
    September 15, 2026
  • From Confidential Surgery to Woman’s Dream: How Zhang Kesha’s Public Narrative Took Shape, 1983–2003
    September 12, 2026
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