Didi fought for and was granted visitation rights for her daughter after a four-year separation, a landmark decision amid the lack of recognition for same-sex couples in China.
Didi’s case marks a pivotal moment in Chinese law as it navigates custody rights amid an evolving social landscape, where roles of non-traditional families are slowly gaining recognition.
Gao Mingyue, Didi's lawyer, pointed out that the lack of clear legal definitions for same-sex couple's rights demonstrates how deeply embedded traditional norms persist in Chinese society.
This ruling represents a shift in how the Chinese legal system views children born to non-traditional families, indicating increased sensitivity towards child welfare over outdated social norms.
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