Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg has found an unexpected fan base -- China's LGBT community
That prospect -- albeit still a long shot -- is attracting the growing attention of LGBT communities around the world, including in China where experts and activists say sexual minorities face persistent discrimination as well as periodic government crackdowns.
"If gets elected, it would undoubtedly have a very positive effect on us," he said, adding his site would like to translate and share more articles on the candidate.'Imagine Xi having to meet Buttigieg'Buttigieg has not shied away from talking about this sexuality, recounting touching stories of his struggles to come out and feuding with conservative US Vice President Mike Pence on the relationship between one's religious faith and stance on LGBT rights.
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