Hong Kong's Top Court Demands Legal Recognition for Same-Sex Partnerships

Hong Kong's top court has ordered the government to establish a legal framework to recognize the rights of same-sex couples, marking a partial victory for LGBTQ activists. While the court did not grant full marriage equality, it ruled that an alternative framework should be created to provide legal recognition and legitimacy to same-sex partnerships. The government has two years to comply with the ruling. This landmark decision has significant implications for Hong Kong's gay community and the many expatriates living in the city, but it remains to be seen how the local government will respond.