The Hong Kong government has proposed legislation to recognize certain rights for same-sex couples whose marriages are registered abroad. This move aims to comply with the 2023 ruling by Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal in the Jimmy Sham case, which mandated the government to establish a framework within two years to legally recognize same-sex partnerships. The proposed system would grant limited rights, primarily related to healthcare, to these couples. However, the proposal requires couples to have their marriages registered outside Hong Kong first. LGBTQ activists, including Jimmy Sham, have criticized the proposal as insufficient and called for stronger protections, arguing that the framework represents only a minimal step toward safeguarding same-sex relationships. Some lawmakers, particularly those aligned with pro-Beijing views, have strongly opposed the proposal, with comments equating it to undermining traditional family values and raising concerns about its broader social impact. Despite the opposition, the government is moving forward with the legislation to address the court's directive.