The Conference discussed a number of tongzhi-related issues, including culture and arts, social services, AIDS issues, bisexuality, and lesbian politics. There was an extensive discussion regarding the specificity of the cultural context and needs of Chinese tongzhi. Same sex Love has existed in all cultures since ancient times.
Scholars find that many cultures are tolerant towards homosexuality and bisexuality.
In addition, sexual behavior among members of the same sex has been observed in animals. Same Sex Love is Being Discriminated Against Regardless of the number of homosexuals and bisexuals in the world, the issue is whether this group of people is being discriminated against by the mainstream society. The contemporary society remains heterosexist. The mainstream sexual discourses in mass media, the educational system and legal structure is predicated upon a reproductive, monogamous social structure. This causes many tongzhi to feel ashamed and guilty.