Hong Kong security lawHong Kong's oldest pro-democratic force set to disband
End of Democratic Party signals loss of space for moderate voices
Lo Kin-hei, chairman of Hong Kong's Democratic Party, second from right in the front line, said Thursday night that it will start the process of disbandment. (Photo by Peggy Ye)
KENJI KAWASE
February 21, 2025 02:04 JST
Updated on February 21, 2025 19:09 JST
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's oldest political party and one of the city's last remaining pro-democracy forces is set to disband, the latest sign that even moderate opposing voices have lost their breathing room in an ever-tightening national security environment.