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Hong Kong's Democratic Party Disbands After 30 Years

12/17/2025

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Hong Kong's Democratic Party voted to disband after more than 30 years.
Lo Kin-hei, chairperson of Hong Kong's Democratic Party, said about 97% of members supported the decision.
The move reflects diminishing freedoms in Hong Kong since the 1997 handover.
The 2020 national security law led to the arrests of many activists, including former party leaders.
The party now faces questions about the future of democratic efforts.

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Hong Kong's Democratic Party voted to disband after more than 30 years.
Lo Kin-hei, chairperson of Hong Kong's Democratic Party, said about 97% of members supported the decision.
The move reflects diminishing freedoms in Hong Kong since the 1997 handover.
The 2020 national security law led to the arrests of many activists, including former party leaders.
The party now faces questions about the future of democratic efforts.