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The Asian FeministIn a sudden policy reversal, Taiwan has decided to allow same-sex couples with one Taiwanese and one foreign national to register their marriage even if the foreign partner is from a jurisdiction where same-sex marriages are illegal.
In a directive issued to all local governments, the Ministry of the Interior said the previous rule was discriminatory.
Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019.
Rule barring registration of cross-national gay couple marriages scrapped - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, Jan. 20 (CNA) In a sudden policy reversal, Taiwan has decided to allow same-sex couples with one Taiwanese and one foreign national to register their marriage even if the foreign partner is from a jurisdiction where same-sex marriages are illegal.
Nick Evetts FRAS KC2VWR