Recent Legal Developments Regarding Queer Rights in Hong Kong

A number of court rulings have expanded the rights of queer Hong Kong citizens, such as QT vs Director of Immigration (2018), which granted same-sex partners access to spousal visas, while another ruling in 2018 permitted same-sex couples to file joint tax returns. While these developments may paint the region as progressive, the laws remain relatively conservative, as Hong Kong still does not recognize gay marriage.

AsiaBy Andrew LayOctober 10, 2025Hong Kong, China, LGBTQ, human rights, visas, marriage

Cambodia’s Economy: A Battleground of Chinese Investments and American Exports

While the rate of Cambodia’s growth may be uncertain, its rising geopolitical and economic presence within Southeast Asia cannot be downplayed, and its rising allegiance with China will likely mark it as the first of many countries to turn to China as a more reliable economic partner in the face of internal American turmoil.

AsiaBy Andrew LayMarch 24, 2025Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Trump, tariffs, ASEAN, economy, BRI

Queen Elizabeth’s Death Marks Hong Kong’s Final Farewell to Autonomy

AsiaBy Helen RothSeptember 28, 2022Hong Kong, Queen Elizabeth II, Democracy, China