As of May 2024, New Taipei City leads Taiwan with 2,429 same-sex marriage registrations since legalization in 2019. To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) on May 17, the Secretariat of the New Taipei City Government has partnered with AmCham Taiwan, known for its LGBTQ+ advocacy, to create a visual work for the RCN Photo Exhibition, showcasing the city’s support for gender diversity.
The photo features Amy Chang, Senior Advisor for Sustainability at AmCham Taiwan, and Jay Lin, the openly gay Founder and CEO of Portico Media’s GagaOOLala, in an amusement park—a symbol of joy and simplicity. They are captured ascending against the light with like-minded partners, courageously moving forward.
Yao Chingyu, Director-general of the Secretariat, stated that New Taipei City’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and its goal to foster a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable city where all citizens feel respected and supported.

City Profile: New Taipei City