Momentous but Bittersweet: Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan
Taiwan formally legalizes same-sex marriage, but the fight is far from over as the next presidential and national elections are right around the corner.
Taiwan formally legalizes same-sex marriage, but the fight is far from over as the next presidential and national elections are right around the corner.
Internal dissent over marriage equality has plagued the DPP, and a court-ordered deadline looms in the shadow of a divisive presidential primary.
Friends lost, enemies mobilized, every chance squandered and potential disaster looming. The Tsai administration has many fine accomplishments. This isn’t one of them.
China is likely to continue their policies of aggression toward Taiwan. Most importantly Taiwanese will continue to show the creativity, talent and skills that strengthen its pride.
Taiwan’s history created conflict between a whole slew of ethnic groups. The idea of a unified Taiwanese identity is a relatively new one.