for those who don't know, Taiwan is probably the most progressive place in Asia in regards to LGBTQ issues. for example, they legalized same-sex marriage in 2019, and they have a very high profile "Digital Minister" named Audrey Tang who is openly transgender/non-binary. so for your friends the difference is probably especially notable coming from TW.
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for those who don't know, Taiwan is probably the most progressive place in Asia in regards to LGBTQ issues. for example, they legalized same-sex marriage in 2019, and they have a very high profile "Digital Minister" named Audrey Tang who is openly transgender/non-binary. so for your friends the difference is probably especially notable coming from TW.