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starobserver.com.au

11.03.2021 / 00:10

Widower fights for gay marriage rights in Hong Kong

Ng was no stranger to standing up to the government and three months prior to his death had succeeded in a case with the high court ruling that same-sex married couples can inherit the estate of their spouse without a will, which the Hong Kong government is appealing. Despite this, Li has been unable to fulfil his late husbands wishes because Hong Kong does not recognise same sex marriages, even those that were officiated in other countries.In fact, because Li’s gay marriage is not recognised under existing laws, he is denied from attending to the administrative arrangements as a next-of-kin without having authorisation from his spouse’s mother, which was initially forthcoming. But in the days following her son’s death, Ng’s mother

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queerty.com

27.01.2021 / 01:21

Underwear designer Jameson Bui’s Hong Kong in the time of pandemic

Orange County, crisscross the major metropolises of New York and Bangkok, weave back and forth through the playa of Burning Man’s Black Rock City, and currently intersect in the small island city of Hong Kong.In order to glean a global perspective of gay culture outside of the US, we kiki’ed with Bui about Hong Kong, his underwear line, his quasi-fraternity The Glamcocks, and the martial art form of Muay Thai.What is Hong Kong like during quarantine? Here they are very sensitive about Covid. They’ve had the SARs scare pre-my time here.

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ebar.com

26.01.2021 / 01:24

Jock Talk: Optimistic plans presented for Hong Kong Gay Games

Organizers of the 2022 Gay Games in Hong Kong attending the Federation of Gay Games' annual assembly January 24 projected optimism that Gay Games XI will be held safely despite ongoing concerns about the effects of the pandemic, rocky international relations between the United States and China, and concerns over the increasingly restrictive control of Hong Kong by the Chinese government.

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gscene.com

16.01.2021 / 17:23

Study finds Hong Kong lacking LGBTQ+ acceptance

A new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit, an economic research group, found Hong Kong is trailing behind other Asian countries in terms of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the workplace. According to a local human resources network, there has been a greater focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion in recent years, however, the study found that out of 52 Hong Kong based respondents, none believed their workplace had made “substantial progress” towards LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion over the last three years.Under 20% of respondents described working with an out LGBTQ+ colleague as ‘very comfortable’, and only 10% said they would feel comfortable joining an LGBTQ+ support or allies’ network outside of work.

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washingtonblade.com

31.12.2020 / 06:01

Top 10 international news stories of 2020

The coronavirus pandemic was the dominant international story in 2020, but other news impacted the LGBTQ community around the world over the past year. Here are our picks for top 10 international stories of 2020.

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washingtonblade.com

25.11.2020 / 10:21

90,000 expected to attend 2022 Gay Games in Hong Kong

In a live online webinar broadcast from Hong Kong on Nov. 12, organizers of the 11th quadrennial Gay Games celebrated the start of a two-year countdown for the Nov. 12, 2022 opening ceremony at the Hong Kong Stadium for the world’s largest LGBTQ sports competition and arts andcultural event.

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losangelesblade.com

23.11.2020 / 17:09

90,000 expected to attend 2022 Gay Games in Hong Kong

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washingtonblade.com

23.09.2020 / 02:39

D.C. will not bid to host 2026 Gay Games

Just under three years after losing its bid to Hong Kong to become the host city for the 2022 Gay Games, the quadrennial international LGBTQ sports and cultural event, D.C. has not submitted a bid to host the 2026 Gay Games, according to a statement released last month by the Federation of Gay Games.

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gscene.com

22.09.2020 / 16:51

Hong Kong: Court Refuses to Recognise Overseas Same-Sex Marriages

A court in Hong Kong court has refused to recognise same-sex marriages conducted abroad.In a massive blow for the local LGBTQ+ community, the Judge said “The applicant’s attempt in the present case to achieve complete parity of legal recognition of foreign same-sex marriages and foreign opposite-sex marriages is too ambitious,” Anderson Chow wrote in his judgement. The case was brought by Jimmy Sham, a local district councillor.

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channelnewsasia.com

18.09.2020 / 13:17

Hong Kong gay couples win legal victory over inheritance law

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's high court on Friday (Sep 18) ruled that same-sex couples should receive equal treatment under inheritance law, in a step forward for LGBT rights in the finance hub.But the victory came on the same day as a separate legal bid for full recognition of foreign same-sex marriages was struck down, underscoring what campaigners say is a lack of progress on equality issues.Hong Kong's law does not allow same-sex marriage and does not recognise foreign unions, though limited recognition has been granted in recent years in several landmark rulings.Edgar Ng, a gay Hong Konger, last year launched a legal challenge against the city's inheritance and intestacy laws, alleging discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.In

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losangelesblade.com

05.09.2020 / 18:53

Gay Games announces 2022 ‘contingency planning committee’

Last year’s unrest in Hong Kong has some wondering about the viability of holding the Gay Games there in 2022. (Photo by Studio Incendo via Flickr)

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washingtonblade.com

02.09.2020 / 20:37

Gay Games announces 2022 ‘contingency planning committee’

Officials with Gay Games Hong Kong 2022, the committee organizing the quadrennial international LGBTQ sports event scheduled to take place in Hong Kong in November 2022, announced at an online webinar on Aug. 27 that a “contingency planning committee” has been created to address potential “risks” associated with the event.

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ebar.com

18.06.2020 / 00:31

These summer films and books will inspire resistance

Frameline LGBT film festival June 25-28.

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ebar.com

17.06.2020 / 20:17

Online Extra: Gay Games registration postponed a year

Continued concernsThe joint statement came two days after the FGG board responded to assembly discussions about continued concerns regarding the viability of the 2022 Gay Games, focused on three issues: the continued yearlong protests in Hong Kong; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the decision by the Chinese government to impose a security law on Hong Kong that human rights activists believe will be the end of the "two systems, one country" model Hong Kong has enjoyed since being turned

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channelnewsasia.com

09.04.2020 / 08:35

Hong Kong tourism chief pins hopes on COVID-19 recovery starting by July

HONG KONG: The impact of COVID-19 on Hong Kong's tourism sector is unprecedented and the city can hope to start seeing things returning to normal by July, in part by trying to develop new markets, the head of the tourism board told Reuters.

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channelnewsasia.com

09.04.2020 / 07:29

COVID-19 outbreak forces famous Hong Kong snake meat restaurant to shut

HONG KONG: A famous Hong Kong snake meat restaurant, She Wong Yee, will shut its doors this month after more than three decades in business, as COVID-19 keeps customers away.

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channelnewsasia.com

08.04.2020 / 05:51

Hong Kong extends social distancing restrictions to contain COVID-19

HONG KONG: Hong Kong said on Wednesday (Apr 8) social-distancing restrictions including the closure of some bars and pubs and a ban on public gatherings of more than four people would be extended until Apr 23 as it battles to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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channelnewsasia.com

06.04.2020 / 07:51

COVID-19 sparks boom for local farmers in import-dependent Hong Kong

HONG KONG: After a coronavirus-fuelled wave of panic-buying briefly left Hong Kong's supermarket shelves bare, residents are turning to local producers for fresh food in a city almost entirely reliant on imports.

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channelnewsasia.com

03.04.2020 / 04:45

Hong Kong orders bars to close as it ramps up social distancing

HONG KONG: Hong Kong has ordered pubs and bars to close for two weeks from 6pm on Friday as the financial hub steps up social distancing restrictions and joins cities around the world in the battle to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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channelnewsasia.com

01.04.2020 / 05:21

Pet cat tests positive for COVID-19 in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: A pet cat has tested positive for the coronavirus in Hong Kong after its owner was confirmed with having the virus, the city's Agricultural and Fisheries department said, cautioning that the animal has not shown any signs of the disease.

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channelnewsasia.com

27.03.2020 / 12:51

Hong Kong reports biggest daily rise in COVID-19 cases

HONG KONG: Hong Kong reported 65 new coronavirus infections on Friday (Mar 27), its biggest daily rise so far, taking the total number of cases in the Chinese-ruled city to 518, health officials said.

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channelnewsasia.com

27.03.2020 / 10:17

COVID-19: Hotels in Hong Kong see spike in occupancy rates as thousands return

HONG KONG: As thousands of Hong Kong citizens and expatriates return to the city, many are seeking refuge in hotels, fearful that cramped apartments in one of the world's most expensive property markets could put families or flatmates at risk.

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gaynews.it

18.03.2020 / 10:31

Hong Kong, il pastore trans Marrz Balaoro celebrerà di nuovo nozze tra persone dello stesso sesso

Marz Balaoro, pastore transgender di origine filippine, ha annunciato che tornerà a unire in matrimonio persone dello stesso sesso a Hong Kong, dove vive dal 1981.

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gaystarnews.com

05.03.2020 / 16:46

Hong Kong homophobes fear LGBT+ court victory brings marriage equality closer

Hong Kong’s High Court has struck down a ban on same-sex couples accessing public housing.

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