Today I learned that Emperor Ai of the Han dynasty had a male lover named Dong Xian. Their relationship was notable, with the emperor bestowing honours upon Dong Xian due to his affection. This bond is often cited as a significant example of same-sex love in ancient Chinese history.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dong_Xian
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