Taiwan's parliament approves same-sex marriages in first for Asia

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  • 5 years ago
Taiwan's parliament legalized same-sex marriage on Friday, May 17, in a landmark first for Asia as the government survived a last-minute attempt by conservatives to pass watered-down legislation.
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/world/regions/asia-pacific/230869-taiwan-parliament-to-vote-first-gay-marriage-bill-asia

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