Hong Kong Democratic Party to disband amid ongoing political crackdown
The Hong Kong Democratic Party, a leading opposition force dating back to the British colonial era, is set to disband, following a years-long political crackdown in the Chinese territory that has seen prominent activists jailed and pro-democracy figures barred from standing for election.
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding
Founded in 1994, the Democratic Party is one of the few pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong, where political activism has faced a stern crackdown from China’s central government in Beijing.
Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party is shutting down
Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party is shutting down - Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin Hei says decision due to current political and social climate
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party decides to disband
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy group, the Democratic Party, has decided to disband amid Beijing's increasing crackdown on dissent.
Hong Kong Democratic Party plans to dissolve, citing 'overall political environment'
Hong Kong's Democratic Party said Thursday it is formally dissolving what once was the main political opposition group in the city. A task force has been set up to handle the legal and financial details of dissolution.
Hong Kong's main opposition party announces plan to dissolve
The party has been struggling to survive following moves by China to crack down on dissent in the city in the wake of the 2019 protests. Beijing and Hong Kong's government have argued that such moves were necessary for national security.
Hong Kong's oldest democratic party decides to end operations
Hong Kong's Democratic Party is bringing down the curtains after 30 years of being politically active. On Thursday, the leader of the pro-democracy party announced that preparations are underway to shut down the operations.
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