Recognition Of Same-sex Unions In China
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China recognizes neither same-sex marriage nor civil unions. A poll conducted in 2009 showed that over 30% of the Beijing population supports same-sex marriage, while the rest were unsure or opposed. A poll conducted in 2007 found that 30% of the Shanghai population supports same-sex marriage.
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