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Historic Hong Kong Democratic Party Votes to Disband

4/20/2025

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Hong Kong's Democratic Party, the oldest pro-democracy group, faces disbandment as 90% of its members voted to dissolve in response to Beijing's oppressive crackdown on dissent. Once a powerful voice for opposition, the party now grapples with stringent national security laws and electoral reforms, marking a somber shift towards authoritarianism in the region.

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Hong Kong's Democratic Party, the oldest pro-democracy group, faces disbandment as 90% of its members voted to dissolve in response to Beijing's oppressive crackdown on dissent. Once a powerful voice for opposition, the party now grapples with stringent national security laws and electoral reforms, marking a somber shift towards authoritarianism in the region.