China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has a thriving gay scene in major cities.
Asked at a news briefing whether China would legalise same-sex marriage, Zang Tiewei, spokesman for parliament’s legal affairs commission, said Chinese law only allowed for marriage between one man and one woman.“As far as I know, the vast majority of countries in the world do not recognise the legalisation of same-sex marriage.”
Activists have asked people in China to propose amendments to a draft civil code en masse, though they have admitted they see little chance of success.