Taiwanese legislators to decide Friday on legalizing same-sex marriage, marking a potential first in Asia.
FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, file photo, revelers participate in a gay pride parade in Taipei, Taiwan. Taiwanese legislators are scheduled to decide Friday on legalizing same-sex marriage, marking a potential first in Asia.
If the legal changes are approved, Taiwan would become the first place in Asia with a comprehensive law supporting same-sex marriage. “It’s a breakthrough, I have to say so. I could not imagine that could happen in just a few years,” said Shiau Hong-chi, professor of gender studies and communications management at Shih-Hsin University in Taiwan.
Opponents have raised fears of incest, insurance benefit scams and children confused by having two mothers or two fathers. Both sides of the issue have held colorful street demonstrations and lobbied lawmakers.Bills on the table Friday include one authored by the government. Another version plays to both sides of the debate by allowing marriages but with conditions such as calling them “unions” and imposing restrictions on adopting children.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Taiwan president says China steps up infiltration effortsTaiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen said on Friday that China has stepped up its effor...
Baca lebih lajut »
Taiwan says China has stepped up infiltration effortsTaiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday that China has stepped up efforts t...
Baca lebih lajut »
Asia stocks rise as increased tariffs on China loomStocks in Asia rose in Friday morning trade, with increased U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods set to kick in at 12.01 a.m. ET Friday.
Baca lebih lajut »
China worries about how study in Taiwan might affect its studentsFor all China’s precautions, some Chinese students do come round to Taiwan’s political way of thinking
Baca lebih lajut »
Taiwan breaks ground on submarine shipyard to counter ChinaKAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan broke ground Thursday on a shipyard to produce submarines to counter China's growing military threat. The self-governing island's President Tsai Ing-wen...
Baca lebih lajut »
Foxconn poised to nominate chip boss as Taiwan group's next chair: sourcesiPhone assembler Foxconn is poised to nominate its chip unit head as group chair...
Baca lebih lajut »
China bristles at Western naval transits through the Taiwan StraitThe Taiwan Strait now seems thick with warships—and not only with China’s
Baca lebih lajut »
Central U.S. faces long stretch of potentially violent storms and flooding rain starting FridayBeginning Friday and continuing for days, atmospheric ingredients may support storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes and flooding.
Baca lebih lajut »
U.S., China to continue trade talks Friday, despite tensionsAmid rising tensions, the U.S. and China agreed to continue trade talks for a second day, the White House announced Thursday night. 'This evening,...
Baca lebih lajut »