Hong Kong's Democratic Party dissolves, ending pro-democracy movement

A senior member of Hong Kong's Democratic Party announced the party's dissolution, effectively ending the traditional pro-democracy movement. The party is expected to fully disband within the year. Lee Wing-ming, a former lawmaker and long-time Democratic Party member, stated the pro-democracy camp has completed its historical mission. He noted that the remaining groups are not considered part of the traditional pro-democracy movement. This announcement comes after the implementation of the National Security Law in 2020, which led to the disbanding of numerous pro-democracy organizations. The Democratic Party's dissolution marks a significant shift in Hong Kong's political landscape.