transnational gay marriages in Taiwan

Restrictions on Transnational Gay Marriages Lifted, Following Four Years of Advocacy

Brian Hioe
In one of the last outgoing acts of Premier Su Tseng-chang’s cabinet, the Ministry of the Interior announced that restrictions on transnational gay marriages would be lifted last night. This took place through the Ministry of the Interior issuing a letter to the Department of Household registration asking it to amend relevant procedures. It is expected that the changes will be implemented after the Lunar New Year...
EnglishGender/SexualityJanuary 2023Social Movements6 min read

Laws for Transnational Gay Marriages to be Amended for Chinese Spouses

Brian Hioe
The Mainland Affairs Council stated earlier this month that it intends to amend current laws regulating transnational gay marriages in such a manner that international marriages are recognized, including for Chinese spouses. Nevertheless, one notes that the Mainland Affairs Council already stated that it was exploring options for Chinese spouses in January 2021, meaning that the issue has dragged on for almost a year...
December 2021EnglishGender/SexualitySocial Movements5 min read

Judicial Yuan Completes Draft Bill Lifting Restrictions on Transnational Gay Marriages

Brian Hioe
The Judicial Yuan has announced that it has completed a draft bill that would lift some of the currently existing limits on transnational same-sex marriages in Taiwan. The draft bill will next be reviewed by other government bureaus, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Justice, and the Mainland Affairs Council...
EnglishGender/SexualityNovember 2020Social Movements5 min read