Hong Kong’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party, is expected to dissolve this year, 2025, after 31 years of existence.
The party, once the flagship of the pro-democracy camp, has been struggling to operate under the national security law imposed by Beijing.
The Civic Party, another prominent pro-democracy party, had already dissolved in May 2023 after failing to form a new executive committee.
The party’s demise was a significant blow to the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
The dissolution of these parties marks a significant shift in Hong Kong’s political landscape, as the city’s pro-democracy movement continues to face intense pressure from Beijing.