The Hong Kong Legislative Council on September 10th overwhelmingly voted down the controversial Same-Sex Partner Relationship Registration Bill, ending the government’s proposal that contradicted traditional marriage values. Its aim was to establish an “alternative framework” recognizing same-sex partnerships before the October deadline, granting basic rights such as handling medical and posthumous affairs for same-sex couples. The draft proposed setting up an office to register same-sex partnerships already recognized overseas, sparking widespread public debate. Legislator Junius Ho warned that the bill could have a domino effect, potentially leading to the legalization of same-sex marriage. Priscilla Leung emphasized that marriage involves public interest, and the one-man-one-woman, monogamous marriage system reflects the choice of Hong Kong citizens and is protected under the Basic Law.