Letters | Hong Kong’s closed mind on LGBT rights hurts city’s global brand

The High Court ruling on inheritance rights last week was definitely a big win for same-sex couples, but there is still a long way to go for true equality. Traditional Chinese values make it difficult for same-sex relationships, let alone marriage, to be accepted by our society. However, Hong Kong, as a well-developed international city, should be more open-minded towards the LGBT community.

An increasing number of countries are legalising same-sex marriage, this is not only a social or values matter but an international issue and trend. It is indeed disappointing that, even 20 years into the 21st century, LGBT couples are still being discriminated against or unfairly treated in society, some of them even becoming the victims of violence sparked by homophobia.

Alice Yiu, Kwai Chung

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