‘A bitter blow’ as Taiwan votes against same-sex marriage.

Chi Chia-wei (L), a gay rights activist speaks during a press conference in Taipei after the lost referendum (SAM YEH/AFP/Getty)

Taiwan has voted against introducing same-sex marriage, and has instead voted to restrict marriage to being between a man and a woman only.

However, it is possible that same-sex marriage – or civil partnerships – could be introduced down the line regardless…