ABSTRACT
This chapter analyzes forces and factors that brought about the rise of such contrasting attitudes and political processes in Taiwan and Singapore with deep roots in Chinese culture, in order to shed light on sexual minority issues, as well as the characteristics of the various segments of civil society that shape these differences. Taiwan displays the greatest tolerance for sexual minorities in Asia. On May 17, 2019, Taiwan became the first state in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. In contrast, sexuality in Singapore is micromanaged by the state through various apparatuses and agencies including written laws. Most significantly sexual intercourse between men remains illegal in Singapore.
