China: Gay Couple Marries in First for Country

Zeng Anquan and Pan Wenjie married only 10 days ago but their honeymoon has been a long ordeal. Ever since the gay couple made their relationship public in November and had a wedding ceremony on Jan 3, they have been the subject of revilement from family and friends. "All the capital in my company has been frozen by my younger brother," Zeng said in a dimly-it teahouse in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. "My sister warned me she would never call me her brother unless I break up with Pan; and I have answered hundreds of phone calls from friends and relatives, who say they feel ashamed of me." Full Story from China Daily: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/regional/2010-01/13/content_9314498.htm

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