Talking points

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing chief executive Charles Li Xiaojia meets the media for an annual luncheon to set out business strategy for what promises to be a significant year in the life of the bourse. HKEx last week revealed its new management structure after it completed its move into the commodities market with the HK$17.25 billion purchase of the London Metal Exchange.

A court in Taipei rules on whether to send the case of a gay couple seeking to have their marriage legally recognised to the island's top judicial authority. Counsel for Nelson Chen, also known as Chen Ching-hsueh, and Kao Chih-wei argue that Taiwan's civil code does not clearly state that marriage is between a man and a woman. The Taipei High Administrative Court indicated last month that it would move the case to the top legal body, the Grand Justices.