Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Hong Kong Vetoes Same-Sex Rights Bill, Disappointing Newlyweds
Jaedyn Yu and Gloria Tsang, a newlywed lesbian couple, are sad because Hong Kong didn't pass a law that would give some legal rights to same-sex couples.
They got married in Bali, Indonesia, because it's not legal for them to marry in Hong Kong.
They think this shows that Hong Kong is not as open to everyone as other international cities.
The couple feels that the veto could discourage people who value equality from wanting to live in Hong Kong.
They hope sharing their story will help make Hong Kong a more accepting place for everyone.
Jaedyn Yu and Gloria Tsang married via Zoom with a U.S. officiant.
The couple is disappointed by Hong Kong's veto of a same-sex rights bill.
The bill aimed to grant limited legal rights to same-sex couples.
The couple believes the decision hinders Hong Kong's ability to attract talent.
Yu and Tsang met through their shared love of music.
- Who
- Newlyweds Jaedyn Yu and Gloria Tsang
- What
- Hong Kong vetoed a bill granting limited legal rights for same-sex couples.
- When
- May 2024
- Where
- Hong Kong and Bali, Indonesia
- Why
- Pro-Beijing legislators opposed the bill
- Couples
- Jaedyn Yu and Gloria Tsang
- Relationship Length
- Around 5 years
- Wedding Location
- Bali, Indonesia via Zoom
- Bill Outcome
- Vetoed
- Marriage Legality in HK
- Not Legal