Taiwan Marks Six Years of Same-Sex Marriage but 'Full Equality' Not Yet Reached

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By Patrick Chen/Scott Huang/Reece Ayers/Lauren Pattemore

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In 2019, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The change was a big pull factor for New Zealander Nick van Halderen and his now-husband to settle in Taiwan, where he became a successful drag artist. Still, many in Taiwan still harbor prejudice against LGBTQ+ people and full equality remains elusive in various aspects.

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