
Taiwan's parliament has become the first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.
The constitutional court has given parliament two years to write legislation on same-sex marriage after it ruled that gay couples have the legal right to marry.
Taiwanese people are celebrating the landmark change in law, which is a positive step towards LGBT+ rights in the country.
President Tsai Ing-wen - whose party holds the majority in parliament - recognised the issue had been divisive but said in a statement that the government's bill was the only option to respect both the court ruling and the referendum.
She wrote on Twitter on Friday morning: "Today, we have a chance to make history and show the world that progressive values can take root in an East Asian society."
People all over the world are celebrating.
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Deafening cheers followed the announcement.
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'Love wins.'
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The president of Taiwan tweeted her happiness.
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Pictures out of Taiwan show people weeping following the good news.
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Even the rain didn't stop them.
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And they're thanking the Taiwanese administration for its support of same-sex marriage.
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Instead of arguing with homophobes who didn't like the news on Twitter, people are sending them gifs of same-sex couples kissing.
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It's a great day for LGBT+ rights in Taiwan.
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