Single nationwide. but laws might be pending for same sex couples in some areas.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

The China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) does not allow same-sex couples to adopt, nor does it allow foreign same-sex couples to adopt a baby from China.

The age of consent in China is 14 for both same-sex and opposite sex couples.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

Homosexual men who are sexually active with other men can not donate blood in China, however, in 2012, the Chinese Ministry of Health lifted the ban against lesbians donating blood.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

In 1998, China banned homosexual men and women from donating blood out of fear of spreading HIV.

China censors LGBT content, including LGBT-themed films, TV shows, and media. According to The Guardian, the Chinese government has "banned all depictions of gay people on television," calling it "vulgar, immoral and unhealthy content." The popular "boy love" (BL) TV drama "Addicted" was banned in 2016. 
 
A Chinese broadcaster, Mango TV, which broadcasts Eurovision blurred a rainbow flag during the semi-final of the show. 
 
In April of 2022, a few lines of dialog were removed from the Chinese release of the film 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.' The dialog referenced the gay romance between Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald. 
 
In August of 2023, Chinese officials removed an LGBTQ song from the set list of popular Taiwanese pop star A-Mei, ahead of her concert in Beijing. Security guards at the event forced fans to remove rainbow symbols and clothing. On the 22nd of August, Chinese officials shut down a handful of popular social media accounts on the Chinese social networking service WeChat.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

The civil law of the People's Republic of China allows for legal gender change and requires undergoing sex reassignment surgery

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Although a Beijing court ruled conversion therapy illegal in 2014, there is no outright ban and the practice remains widespread throughout China.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

China does not have protections for housing discrimination.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Under Chinese Labour Law, there are no protections specifically protecting LGBT people. Macau bans some discrimination in employment.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

In 2002, China adopted the ICD-10 classification, which contains codes for diagnosing transsexualism in adulthood and childhood, which authorize the initiation of medical transition.

Medical and psychological support designed to help individuals transition to the gender they identify with, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and surgeries.

In 1981, the first sex reassignment surgery in China's history took place, and standards of care for transgender patients were also established, which was confirmed by the adoption of the ICD classification in 1987

China’s current Penal Code (1997) contains no explicit prohibition of consensual sexual acts between persons of the same sex and all previous laws against homosexual sex were removed.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

After the Communist Party led by Mao Zedong came to power in 1949, they "stamped out anything they deemed deviant or decadent." During the 1960's and 70's, which was during the Cultural Revolution, gay people were subjected to public humiliation and long prison terms.

The 1911 Revolution ended China's final imperial dynasty, the Qing dynasty, and led to the establishment of the Republic of China. The explicit prohibition of ji jian (homosexual anal intercourse) was abolished by the succeeding states.

During the Qing Dynasty, an anti-homosexual law was introduced and was publicized. The punishment was one month in prison and 100 heavy blows with heavy bamboo. This was the lightest punishment that existed in the entire Qing legal system.

During the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, the first statute that prohibited homosexual sex came to be. "Whoever inserts his penis into another man's anus for lascivious play, shall receive 100 blows of the heavy bamboo.

In ancient China, homosexuality was widely accepted and viewed as normal. During the Liu Song Dynasty, there were writings which indicated that homosexuality and heterosexuality were equally as common. Some Emperor's, for example the Zhengde Emperor and the Tianqi Emperor had relationships with men and women, and Emperor Ai may have been homosexual. 

No protection laws are in place yet, that includes Hong Kong and Macau.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Medical interventions performed on intersex infants to alter their genital appearance to conform to typical male or female standards, often without the informed consent of the child who is too young to participate in the decision-making process.

Since October 1st, 2017, a system that is in use for same-sex couples was enacted called "legal guardianship" or "guardianship agreement". The system grants same-sex couples some limited rights such as medical care, property management and other additional rights that can expressed through different documents the couple may sign. 
 
Additionally, Beijing provides dependent residency status to foreign same-sex couples since the 1st of July 2013. 
 
In Hong Kong, several court decisions and most notably court case Leung Chun Kwong v Secretary for the Civil Service granted same-sex couples limited rights and benefits in the realm of immigration, tax rights and inheritance.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

There are no laws in China recognizing same-sex  marriage in China. But Chinese activists say that legality may happen in the next couple of decades.

For homosexuals the policy is don't ask don't tell banned for transgenders

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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