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LGBT News Gay man sue for right to marry in China

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  1. RainDreamer

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    In a first, Chinese gay man sues for right to marry | Reuters

    Sounds promising. I hope this will go well.
     
    #1 RainDreamer, Jan 6, 2016
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    That would be great! I hope Asia starts legalizing gay marriage in more countries.
     
    #2 Andrew99, Jan 7, 2016
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    It is somewhat of a sign of progress, considering that the court actually took up the case instead of dismissing it entirely. But we will have to see if they plan to make this a case against LGBT marriage or not.
     
    #3 RainDreamer, Jan 7, 2016
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    It's nice progress. Like you say, RainDreamer, the fact that it's not dismissed immediately says something. :icon_bigg

    I don't expect to much from it, but it's uplifting news at least. =)
     
    #4 Quem, Jan 7, 2016
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    Mean while in north korea on the topic of gay rights: nothing followed by showing off kim jong's hydrogen bomb (if ya know what I mean).
     
    #5 Ryu, Jan 7, 2016
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    Brave man to make such an appeal in China, although as he says legally he is likely to be successful!
     
    #6 McLachlan, Jan 10, 2016
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    This is nice, but there is no real judicial power in China, not unless the Party gives a particular decision its approval.
     
    #7 Aussie792, Jan 10, 2016
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    I doubt it'll work out positive, but I'm just a pessimist. Hopefully China's next on the list for marriage equality if all goes well.
     
    #8 Kira, Jan 10, 2016
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