When will China recognize same-sex marriage?

Legal analysis: same-sex marriage is legal or illegal in 2026. Same-sex marriage is not protected by national laws. Chinese mainland does not recognize same-sex marriage and is monogamous. In China, homosexuality is not protected by law, nor is it interfered by law.

On the morning of August 2 1 2065438, Zang Tiewei, director of the Research Office of the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) Law Commission, responded that monogamy stipulated in China's current marriage law is a marriage system based on the marriage of a man and a woman, which conforms to China's national conditions and historical and cultural traditions.

At present, most countries in the world do not recognize the legality of same-sex marriage, so the draft of marriage and family in the Civil Code also maintains monogamy as stipulated in the current marriage law.

Legal basis: Article 104 1 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC). Marriage and family are protected by the state. A marriage system featuring freedom of marriage, monogamy and equality between men and women shall be implemented. Protect the legitimate rights and interests of women, minors, the elderly and the disabled.

Article 1049 If both men and women want to get married, they should apply for marriage registration in person at the marriage registration office. Those who meet the requirements of this law shall be registered and issued a marriage certificate. The marriage relationship is established when the marriage registration is completed. Those who have not registered for marriage shall re-register.