Hong Kong's last major pro-democracy party moves to disband
The Democratic Party's decision to disband amid a years-long national security crackdown underscores the erosion of democratic space in Hong Kong, where opposition voices are increasingly silenced and marginalized. As the city's autonomy erodes under China's increasing control, the fate of other pro-democracy groups remains uncertain. The party's dissolution is a blow to the democratic movement in Hong Kong, which has long been a symbol of the city's freedoms and plurality.
- Will the disbandment of the Democratic Party serve as a catalyst for other opposition groups to follow suit, further consolidating Beijing's grip on power in Hong Kong?
- How will the international community respond to the decline of democratic institutions in Hong Kong, and what implications might this have for global democracy and human rights?