Lisa Lam, co-chair of the Gay Games Hong Kong, says the Zhuangzi, a foundational work of Chinese philosophy and literature, gave her perspective on being a lesbian.

Readers discuss why the city must recognise same-sex marriage, how this would send the right message about Hong Kong to the world, and shrinking student numbers in schools.

Bangkok is only a five-hour flight from Beijing, and Thailand’s tourism authorities actively promote it as among the region’s most open destinations to LGBTQ people.

PM Narendra Modi’s government has opposed legalising same-sex marriage, an issue that India’s Supreme Court is expected to rule on in the coming weeks.

For decades, members of LGBTQ community have fought policies restricting sex, marriage and after-death arrangements.

Activists praise landmark decision, but say it is too early to call ruling a victory pending government response in drawing up new framework.

LGBTQ groups in China battling increased censorship and police checks since Covid-19 pandemic

Stanley Kwan’s early films during the 1980s and 1990s centred on women, giving the actresses who played them roles focused on their characters and not just their looks. We take a closer look at four of those films.

Only Taiwan and Nepal allow same-sex unions in Asia, where largely conservative values still dominate politics and society.

As part of India’s ‘just transition’, charities receive donated electric rickshaws and provide training to trans people to work as rickshaw drivers, providing them with dignity and steady incomes.

Kristen Kish is set to take over from Padma Lakshmi to play the role of host for Top Chef – here’s what you need to know about the South Korean, LGBT advocate

China has embraced the relationship with the Alternative for Germany party, which sent a high-ranking delegation to Beijing and Shanghai for a week-long visit in June.

Amazon Prime’s LGBT romance film Red, White & Royal Blue is based on Casey McQuiston’s bestselling book of the same name … so how does it differ from the queer, cult hit novel?

Ying Suen, a British-Chinese fashion entrepreneur, talks about how co-founding Apoc Store after ‘working for white men’ allowed her to grow, and how it nurtures emerging design talent.

A draft law has been approved by the cabinet for citizens – some young teens included – to update their gender without court proceedings or expert psychiatric opinion.

Masahiro Shibaguchi of the Communist Party, and his spouse Ariel Ling-chun Liu travelled to Taiwan to register their marriage because Japan remains the only G7 nation that does not recognise same-sex marriage.

Some accused Singapore of becoming ‘woke’, while others said the toilets made them fear for their children’s future. But advocates dismissed claims that gender-neutral bathrooms encourage sex-related crimes.

Activists say LGBTQ people face increasing scrutiny and discrimination under PM Anwar Ibrahim, despite his reputation as a progressive reformer.

Many over the age of 50 married against their will or to meet social norms and are still not recognised for who they really are, let alone sharing in legal gains.

The ruling comes despite the world chess federation hosting open competitions that allow all players to take part, as well as specialised categories, such as for women, young players and even computers.

Organisers of the Good Vibes Festival are demanding compensation for breach of contract from The 1975 after the event was cut short by the government due to singer Matty Healy’s behaviour on stage.

The ban on the Swiss watchmaker’s products comes three months after Malaysia confiscated more than 160 rainbow-coloured watches from its “Pride collection”.

In South Korea, people who try to parent ‘outside the conventional system’ face much hurtful criticism and practical legal barriers.

Francis, speaking to reporters on the plane returning to Rome from Portugal, said ministers in the Catholic Church had to accompany all people, including those not conforming to the rules, with the patience and love of a mother.