Once the Largest Pro-Democracy Group in Hong Kong, Democratic Party to Dissolve

After the implementation of the National Security Law, many civic groups in Hong Kong were forced to disband.

The Democratic Party of Hong Kong announces its intention to dissolve at a press conference on Feb. 20, 2025. Cheuk Sheung-yu/The Epoch Times

Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy organization, the Democratic Party, announced its decision to dissolve on Feb. 20.

It follows reports from several Hong Kong media outlets claiming that “messengers” with Beijing’s backing advised the party to disband. Lo Kin-hei, chairperson of the Democratic Party, said the decision to dissolve was made taking into account the current political situation.