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By Jessie Pang and James Pomfret HONG KONG, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's last major opposition party disbanded on Sunday after a vote by its members, the culmination of Chinese pressure on the city's remaining liberal voices in a years-long security crackdown.
Hong Kong's oldest pro-democracy party has decided to disband, the group announced Sunday, after its members formally voted to dissolve the organisation and enter liquidation. With the demise of Hong Kong's top pro-democracy parties,
Hong Kong's last major opposition party, the Democratic Party, disbanded following a vote by its members amid pressure from Chinese authorities. The decision marks the end of a 30-year presence advocating for democracy in the city,
Once the biggest opposition party, the Democrats are close to folding, with members reflecting on their struggles since political changes of 2020.
Hong Kong’s last major opposition party is set to hold a final vote on Sunday on whether to disband, highlighting the shrinking space for dissent under China’s national security crackdown in the city.
Hong Kong's Democratic Party has announced it is officially disbanding after operating for more than three decades. A special general meeting took place at the party's headquarters on Sunday, with close to all attending members voting to dissolve the group and enter liquidation.
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party has dissolved after over 30 years, highlighting the dwindling political freedoms in the city. The decision was influenced by the repressive political environment and threats faced by members.