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Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding

Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party, the Democratic Party, initiated the process of dissolving due to the Chinese government's crackdown on dissent in the territory.
The Democratic Party's central committee has formed a task force to explore the dissolution procedures, requiring member approval for a final decision.
Party Chairperson Lo Kin-hei highlighted the importance of diverse voices in society, despite acknowledging the party's difficult political environment.
Lo emphasized that the party's interpretation of the principle of 'one country, two systems' may differ from that of the Beijing government, indicating ongoing political tensions.

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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.

14 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.

15 hours 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

20 hours 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.

22 hours 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.

1 day ago·Japan

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