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Hong Kong eases but doesn’t eliminate surgical requirements for ID gender change
A new law allowing legal gender change was introduced on 3 April, though with major caveats
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Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex civil union ‘legal recognition’
"I think this is a major step forward," the co-founder of Hong Kong Marriage Equality shared.
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Hong Kong court rules overseas same-sex marriages can’t be recognised
The judgement ruled that marriage was defined as being for heterosexual couples.
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Two arrested as video featuring gay sex in police uniforms goes viral in Hong Kong
Police reportedly seized a BB gun, a handcuff, and an extendable baton as they arrested the suspects.
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Gay adult clip filmed on Hong Kong train investigated by police
Two naked men are also seen masturbating in the 45-second clip
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Gigi Chao: The businesswoman fighting for LGBTQ equality in Hong Kong and beyond
The Vice President of Cheuk Nang Holdings Ltd leads the Business, Financial and Legal category of the Attitude 101 list of LGBTQ trailblazers.
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Hong Kong police restrict this year’s Pride parade to public meeting rather than a march
The annual event was supposed to take place this Saturday (November 16)
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Hong Kong court turns down first judicial challenge for same-sex marriage
The judge ruled the government did not violate any constitutional rights
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Man wins spousal benefits in landmark ruling by Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal
Angus Leung Chun-kwong fought for the same rights as other civil servants
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Japan’s major opposition parties submit Bill calling for marriage equality
The Asian country is currently run by conservative party Liberal Democractic Party
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Hong Kong abolishes four laws that criminalise homosexual acts
The laws initially made gay men criminally liable for acts that are legal for heterosexuals
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Hong Kong lawyer says marriage will ‘no longer be special’ if same-sex marriages are legalised
The Asian city is facing pressure after Taiwan legalised same-sex marriages earlier this month
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Lawmaker says there will be ‘huge consequences’ if Hong Kong legalises same-sex marriage
Taiwan became the first Asian state to legalise same-sex marriage
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Two Hong Kong men launch first bids challenging city on same-sex marriage laws
The two separate legal challenges argued the law lacks options for same-sex couples to get married
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Hong Kong to recognise same-sex partnerships when granting dependant visas
The new policy does not mean the government has legalised same-sex marriages
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Several children’s LGBT books removed from library shelves after focus group complained
The Sexual Orientation Ordinance Concern Group had at least 10 titles removed from public libraries in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong: A beginner’s travel guide
Will Stroude discovers that Hong Kong is still king when it comes to visiting the Far East.
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Anti-gay activists in Hong Kong claim same-sex marriage will lead to abortions, incest and human trafficking
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