Taiwan Hosts Asia's Largest Pride Parade Following Same-Sex Adoption Rights Milestone

Over 150,000 people join Taipei's Pride Parade amid advancements in LGBTQ+ rights, including same-sex adoption, with Vice President Lai Ching-te expressing continuous support for equal rights in Taiwan.

• An estimated 180,000 people participated in the Asia's largest Pride parade in Taipei, following the legalization of adoption rights for same-sex couples in Taiwan.
• Vice President Lai Ching-te voiced support for the LGBTQ+ community, expressing the Progressive Party's ongoing commitment to advocating for equal rights and diversity.
• Since the passing of marriage equality law in 2019, over 9,600 same-sex couples have married in Taiwan, with around 10 to 20 same-sex families beginning or completing adoption procedures.
• The Pride parade showcased a diverse range of attendees including people with disabilities within the LGBTQ+ community and people from other Asian nations, witnessing the advanced stance of Taiwan on LGBTQ+ issues.
• The parade, marking its 21st iteration, is seen as a symbol of Taiwan's progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights in contrast to most other countries in Asia, especially its giant neighbor, China, where same sex marriage is illegal.

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