LGBT Rights In The Republic Of China
Taiwan is one of Asia's most progressive countries as far as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights are concerned, not only since the government attempted to legalize same-sex marriage in 2003 (which stalled without passage), the first country in Asia to attempt to do so. Taiwan is also described as the most liberal after approximately 65,000 attended the Taiwan Pride parade in 2012, making it the largest LGBT event in Asia.
Read more about LGBT Rights In The Republic Of China: Law Regarding Same-sex Sexual Activity, Constitutional Rights, Recognition of Same-sex Relationships, Discrimination Protections, LGBT Life in Taiwan, 2004 Sex Party Arrests, Public Opinion
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