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Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, this week said the Government was no closer to legalising same-sex marriage.

Ray Chan took to Twitter after Taiwan became the first in Asian to submit a same-sex marriage bill to parliament.

Hong Kong’s government this week rejected calls to include a question on sexual orientation in its 2021 census, against LGBT lawmakers and activists voicing of a need for such evidence to advocate for laws and policies.

In an important development in Hong Kong two gay men have challenged the law banning same-sex marriage and the application has been given permission to proceed. This is the first time that such a challenge has been made.

As its neighbour Taiwan heads to the polls tomorrow (Saturday) to vote in a public vote on same-sex marriage,

Hong Kong Pride’s organisers estimate 12,000 LGBTs and Allies attended Saturday’s Pride Parade in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Pride will be held this coming Saturday - don’t miss it if you’re in Town!

This week’s Miles of Love event in Hong Kong was a unique and interesting event and attracted some very high profile and well-known people.

Hong Kong has seen a number of positive developments in relation to sporting activities even if political developments and LGBT rights have lagged behind. 

It is great to see so many LGBT Festivals being held over the region and the 2018 Hong Kong Pride Parade will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 2pm.