I am not sure that it is correct to say that it has become more conservative since the Chn took over. Its always been 'underground' in the sense that you hve to know where it is. Like everywhere really. Once you find it it is amazing. Well adjusted gay men of ALL ages getting on with their lives.
In many ways attitudes of locals are more liberal or is it tolerance rather than acceptance. Haven't worked that out yet. Of course the Brits, and rest of the world that the Honkies want to be like, have moved on a fair bit. Apart from a mad Christian group who have some influence in Legco (Palmnt) things are better.
Things have also changed considerably in China. There are now 100's of Tong Zhi (poofter) groups. If you get a chance to see the recent doco ?2009 "Queer China, Comrade China" (Zhi Tong Zhi). It is a real eye opener. Again all happening quietly. In the end you can't suppress human try as you might. Google the doco and you can get a couple of clips...
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