A basic plan has been criticized for lacking real reform on LGBTQ+ rights. The plan's details are sparse, but it is known that it does not adequately address the issue.
Further information on the plan and its shortcomings can be found through the East Asia Forum.
The plan's failure to deliver meaningful reform has significant implications, although specific details are not provided here.
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