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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.
Explainer: Hong Kong’s Democratic Party through the years – from its founding to looming end
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said on Thursday that it would begin steps to disband, citing the political situation. The city’s largest opposition group, the Democratic Party marked its 30th anniversary last year.
Hong Kong's main opposition party announces plan to dissolve
The leaders of Hong Kong's Democratic Party have announced plans to dissolve what was once the city's largest opposition group. Members will soon vote on the final decision on whether to shut down the 31-year-old party, chairman Lo Kin-hei said.
Hong Kong's Last Major Pro-Democracy Party Moves to Disband
The Civic Party, Hong Kong's second largest pro-democracy political party, was dissolved in 2023. A few of its members have also been jailed under the national security law including Alvin Yeung and Jeremy Tam. (Reporting by Anson Law and James Pomfret; additional reporting by Joyce Zhou and Jessie Pang; Editing by William Maclean)
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party took an initial step toward dissolving on Thursday. Hong Kong’s Democratic Party’s chairperson Lo Kin-hei said in a news conference that the party's central committee decided to set up a task force to look into the procedures involved.
Hong Kong Democratic Party announces plans to disband
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.
Veterans of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party ‘deeply saddened’ by plan to disband
One veteran says Communist Party contact had been doubtful whether group could survive long enough to take part in coming Legislative Council poll.
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party to set up task force to discuss disbandment steps
HK's opposition Democratic Party will set up a special task force to discuss steps to disband, party chair Lo Kin-hei has announced.
End of an Era: Hong Kong's Democratic Party on the Brink of Dissolution
Hong Kong's Democratic Party announced plans to dissolve amidst a national security crackdown. Established in 1994, the party has been a beacon of opposition. The decision follows increased pressure from security laws that have marginalized democrats.
Leadership of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party backs motion to dissolve
Party will establish task force to arrange for 400 members to vote on whether to break up and handle legal procedures involved in liquidation.
‘No other choice’: Hong Kong Democratic Party veterans divided over move to disband
Veteran members of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, which announced on Thursday that it would take initial steps to disband, are split over the decision. Speaking during a Commercial Radio programme on Friday,
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HK’s oldest pro-democracy party set to shut down
Well-known figures from the party include Martin Lee (李柱銘) — hailed by some as Hong Kong’s “Father of Democracy” — as well as ...
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party considers dissolution
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party said Thursday it is considering dissolution after years of mounting pressure from ...