"The February 2023 ruling stated that the city's laws defined marriage strictly as between a man and a woman, yet mandated the creation of an alternative framework recognizing the core rights of same-sex couples."
"Hong Kong lawmakers have proposed a new registration mechanism for same-sex couples, offering limited healthcare benefits and with significant criticism for not fully complying with the court's ruling."
Dino Wong and Geoffrey Yu married in Guam due to rising tax exemption laws for same-sex couples, as same-sex marriage is not legal in Hong Kong. Over recent years, legal challenges have resulted in partial rights for LGBTQ+ couples in areas such as housing and inheritance. Public support for LGBTQ+ rights is growing; however, the political landscape has shifted toward conservatives, making further progress challenging. A recent court ruling mandated a new framework for recognizing same-sex couples' rights, leading to a proposal that has faced criticism for its limited scope.
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