US EditionHong Kong's largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding
- Hong Kong's Democratic Party announced preparations to disband after a leadership meeting amid a security crackdown by authorities.
- Democratic Party chairman Lo Kin-hei stated a member vote is needed to finalize the disbandment, requiring a 75% majority.
- The party, founded in 1994, was a leading opposition group but faced increased repression under recent laws.
- International criticism has arisen from countries like the U.S. And Britain due to the suppression of pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong.
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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.
Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party moves to disband
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership, amid a years-long national security crackdown in the China-ruled city.
Hong Kong’s Last Major Pro-democracy Party Moves to Disband
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership, amid a years-long national security crackdown in the China-ruled city.
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