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Democratic Party of Hong Kong Disbands Amid Crackdown

12/14/2025

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The Democratic Party (DP) of Hong Kong disbanded after 117 of 121 votes.
The Democratic Party had been a major pro-democracy force since its founding before Hong Kong's 1997 return.
Senior members faced threats from Chinese officials to dissolve the party after the national security law was enacted following the 2019 protests.
The disbandment follows the "patriots only" election amid broader crackdowns on pro-democracy groups.

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The Democratic Party (DP) of Hong Kong disbanded after 117 of 121 votes.
The Democratic Party had been a major pro-democracy force since its founding before Hong Kong's 1997 return.
Senior members faced threats from Chinese officials to dissolve the party after the national security law was enacted following the 2019 protests.
The disbandment follows the "patriots only" election amid broader crackdowns on pro-democracy groups.