The Democratic Party of Hong Kong, once the largest opposition party advocating for universal suffrage, is dissolving as a result of increased repression from the Chinese government. Despite its origins in the hope of improving democratic freedoms in Hong Kong during the 1990s, the party struggled to maintain influence amid growing government control. Party leaders faced arrest and imprisonment on national security charges, and members now encounter numerous barriers to participation in politics. Fred Li, a founding member, highlights the dire resource situation that hampers their efforts for democratization, signaling a bleak future for political opposition in Hong Kong.
The Democratic Party, once a beacon for opposition in Hong Kong, has succumbed to Beijing’s tightening grip, marking a significant loss for local democracy.
Fred Li expresses the disillusionment of party members, noting their inability to realize their democratic aspirations under Chinese rule and the crippling absence of resources.
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