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Hong 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's main opposition party prepares to shut down

The leaders of the Hong Kong Democratic Party announced their plans to dissolve the party. This move comes after years of political pressure from Beijing that includes a national security law.

23 hours ago·Washington, United States

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UPI

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.

1 day ago·Washington, United States

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The Globe & Mail

Hong Kong Democratic Party to disband amid ongoing political crackdown

Party chair declines to say whether the decision was a result of political pressure from China

1 day ago·Canada

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NBC News

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.

1 day ago·United States

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BBC News

Democratic Party: Hong Kong's main opposition party to dissolve

Once Hong Kong's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party has suffered since China's crackdown.

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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読売新聞オンライン

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.

2 days ago·Japan

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