Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party has voted to dissolve after more than 30 years of activism. Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin-hei said Sunday this is the best way forward for its members.

Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party voted Sunday to dissolve after more than 30 years of activism, marking the end of an era of the Chinese semiautonomous city ‘s once-diverse political landscape.

Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin-hei said the political environment was “one important point” among the factors they considered, and about 97% of members’ ballots were in support of its liquidation. He said it is the best way forward for its members.

Party veterans had earlier told The Associated Press that some members were warned of consequences if the party didn’t shut down.

  • WanderWisley@lemmy.worldEnglish
    111·
    10 hours ago

    Nothing happened at Tiananmen Square, and nothing is going to happen off the coast of Taiwan…

    • BearGun@ttrpg.networkEnglish
      313·
      19 hours ago

      Indeed. There isn’t much bigger of a sign that the autocrat has won than the freedom fighters disbanding.

    • Eldritch@piefed.worldEnglish
      246·
      19 hours ago

      It certainly is, but something that was always to be expected unfortunately. Capitalists and oligarchs despise democracy. It’s been happening a bit more slowly throughout the rest of the world. But the new ruling class is entrenching themselves.

      Though I’m sure an ML will be along shortly to tell us all how. “Um aksually, it’s good when their guy does it.”

  • mysticpickle@lemmy.caEnglish
    162·
    17 hours ago

    This kinda shit is what’s gonna happen if they ever take over Taiwan 😬

  • AmidFuror@fedia.io
    733·
    18 hours ago

    It’s unfortunately a necessary step to protect Mao’s People’s Revolution. At least they are free from the evils of capitalism in Hong Kong now, and part of a shining example to the rest of the world what happens when the workers rise up and throw off their chains.