2021年12月23日
Brian Wong
EJ Insight
Tokyo has done it. When is Hong Kong's turn?
Tokyo recently declared that it would proceed with advancing the recognition of same-sex partnerships – a pivotal follow-up to the March ruling that determined that the lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage in Japan was unconstitutional. Japan isn't a state that is exactly known for its open, progressive cultural norms; it is, in many ways, deeply traditional and bound by conceptions of "family values". Yet Tokyo – as its most vibrant and cosmopolitan gem – has undertaken active steps in advancing the rights and progress of a core constituency within its community. So here's the question, when are we following suit? ...
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