Political situation in Hong Kong
Joy in Hong Kong: "The beginning of a more equal society"
A heavy milestone – but not enough. This is the reaction of the interest group Hong Kong Marriage Equality after the announcement that same-sex couples in Hong Kong are allowed to enter into partnerships.
- This will help families and not hurt anyone, says campaign manager Esther Leung at a press conference.
The announcement creates hope for the LGBTQ movement, thinks Piya Muqit, Amnesty's head in the area.
- It could be the beginning of a more equal society in Hong Kong, but there is still a long way to go, she says in a press release.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled that Hong Kong must come up with an "alternative framework" to allow same-sex partnerships, but stopped short of saying yes to same-sex marriage.
China's tech offensive
Data: China faces iPhone ban on authorities
Employees of Chinese authorities are no longer allowed to use iPhones or other brands of mobile phones manufactured outside China at work. The Wall Street Journal learns.
It is the latest move by China to reduce dependence on foreign technology and strengthen cyber security in the country.
China
is one of iPhone manufacturer Apple's biggest markets and the effects
of the announcement could be big, the newspaper writes. About 19 percent of Apple's revenue comes from China.
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