2016/11/17 |
PHOTO STORY: Thousands Protest as Lawmakers Discuss Same-Sex Marriage Proposals
Photos from today's protest in Taiwan.
2016/11/14 |
Let's Talk About Sex, Taiwan
Government health experts in Taiwan want to normalize conversations about sex and relationships in hope of stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS.
2016/11/14 |
Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Groups Call for Referendum as Bills Draw Closer to Legalization
The organizer of the two-day protest says the decision for such a crucial issue should not lie in the hands of legislators but should be settled through a nation-wide referendum.
2016/11/14 |
OPINION: Why Taiwan Should be the First Country in Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
It is ‘imperative’ to pass the same-sex marriage law during this parliamentary session, writes Jason Hsu, Kuomintang legislator-at-large.
2016/11/11 |
Chengdu, the Questionable Queer Capital of China
Does the city live up to its reputation as a gay hot spot?
2016/11/08 |
Taiwan Edges Closer to Gay Marriage as Law Amendments Clear First Reading
Taiwan has edged closer to becoming the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, after proposed amendments to marriage laws passed the first reading in its parliament today.
2016/11/07 |
Beyond Drag Queens: Winning Hearts and Minds for LGBT in Taiwan
As Taiwan edges closer to becoming the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, the fight for acceptance continues.
2016/10/29 |
[PHOTO STORY] Taiwan Pride Parade
Taiwan's LGBT community is celebrating tonight. The annual Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade is one of the biggest in Asia and was expected to draw some 80,000 people to the streets of Taipei today. This year's event arrives with Taiwan on the cusp of becoming the first country in the region to legalize same-sex marriage.
2016/10/24 |
Hong Kongers OK with Better Rights for LGBT Couples: Study
The LGBT community in Hong Kong could gain momentum from the positive results of a new study.
2016/10/20 |
Positive Signs for Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan with Support from Top Judges
This could be good news for LGBT rights in Taiwan.
2016/10/20 |
Being Tongzhi: Examining LGBT Rights In Taiwan
Many consider Taiwan to be East Asia’s friendliest country for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders.
2016/10/19 |
Selfie Arrest Shows LGBT Criminalization ‘Snowballing’ In Indonesia
The criminalizing of LGBT activities is gaining pace in Indonesia and activists are predicting increased risks of violence.
2016/10/17 |
Tragic End to 35-yr Relationship Puts Tsai’s Gay Rights Inaction Under Spotlight
The tragic ending to a 35-year relationship has sparked renewed pressure on the Tsai administration to legalize same-sex marriage.
2016/10/12 |
Indonesian LGBT Activists Wary on Gay Sex Ban Court Decision
The anti-LGBT sentiment that swept through Indonesia earlier this year appears to have mellowed somewhat in recent months. But efforts by conservative religious groups to marginalize the LGBT community continue.
2016/10/06 |
IKEA Unveils LGBT-Friendly ‘All Homes Are Created Equal’ Ad Campaign
Meanwhile in homophobic Russia, a gay couple is currently in the lead in a competition to select the next stars to be featured on the company's catalogue cover.
2016/08/26 |
High Hopes for Taiwan’s ‘Genius’ Hacker Minister
The appointment of a young 'Internet genius' and hacker to Tsai Ing-wen's cabinet has created high expectations in Taiwan.
2016/08/24 |
OP-ED: The Tsai Administration Needs to Stop Stalling on Marriage Equality
For years the DPP blamed the KMT for stalled efforts to legalize same-sex marriage in Taiwan. Now in control of both the executive and legislative branches of government, the DPP has no valid argument for further delays.
2016/08/23 |
Queer Filmmaking in the People’s Republic of China
Diversity of expressions of genders, sexualities, intimacies and political strategies characterize the queer filmmaking landscape in China today.
