How marriages of convenience are being embraced by China's LGBT community

Singer Jin Pujun (L) and singer Zhang Yunshuo pose on wedding ceremony on October 9, 2015 in Beijing

Singer Jin Pujun (L) and singer Zhang Yunshuo pose on wedding ceremony on October 9, 2015 in Beijing Source: VCG/VCG via Getty Images

In China marriage is illegal for same-sex couples, leading to a widespread practice of people hiding their sexuality from their partners. Now a lesbian couple are launching an app they say can help solve the problem. Aaron has more.



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