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- On September 10, 2025, Hong Kong's Legislative Council voted 71 to 14 against a bill to grant limited rights to same-sex couples.
- The bill aimed to fulfill a 2023 court ruling requiring legal recognition of same-sex partnerships but faced opposition from pro-Beijing lawmakers.
- Activists labeled the rejection a setback for LGBTQ+ rights, noting 60% public support for same-sex marriage.
- The government will not extend the court's October 27 compliance deadline, leaving LGBTQ+ rights uncertain.
- Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, condemned the decision as an "alarming disdain" for LGBTQ+ rights.
