Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after more than 30 years of activism
(apnews.com)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 14 Dec 2025 13:22
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from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 14 Dec 2025 13:22
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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.
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That’s bad
Indeed. There isn’t much bigger of a sign that the autocrat has won than the freedom fighters disbanding.
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.”
Ml will say china has 7(?) independent parties that are totally not fully controlled opposition
China is a garbage empire.
Fascists are gonna fascist. Autocrats are the same the world over. Insects in flesh suits.
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.
Workers throwing off their chains of the right to vote?
They are free to vote for any candidate in the Party so long as that person is approved.
…but not for a different party? That kinda defeats the purpose of voting imo
Lolz you think there isn’t capitalism in China? Like, really? Explain what I’m missing please
You're missing the sarcasm.
I guess we all did
This has nothing to do with the cold war capitalism-communism divide. That world no longer exists
This kinda shit is what’s gonna happen if they ever take over Taiwan 😬
Nothing happened at Tiananmen Square, and nothing is going to happen off the coast of Taiwan…