Same-sex marriages aren’t recognized in China. But for some Chinese couples, a Utah marriage certificate could make a big difference.
When LGBTQ activist Hu Zhijun learned about virtual marriages in June, he was applying for visiting scholarships in the U.S. and realized a marriage certificate could help in getting a spousal visa for his partner.
Mr. Hu is now a visiting scholar at Yale Law School. His husband is joining him this week on a dependent visa. Mr. Jiang said the couple didn’t delete any vicious comments because they reflected the reality facing the LGBTQ community in China.
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