CCISSGO-24

Hong Kong has reached a defining political moment with the disbandment of its last major opposition party, effectively closing the chapter on organised pro-democracy politics in the city. The decision, taken through an internal vote by party members, reflects the reality of an increasingly restrictive political environment and signals a profound shift in Hong Kong’s governance and civic space. For decades, the party stood as a central pillar of opposition politics, advocating democratic reforms, civil liberties, and government accountability. It played a key role in legislative debates, public protests, and electoral contests, becoming a familiar and influential force in Hong Kong’s political landscape. Its dissolution is therefore not just the end of a political organisation, but the symbolic conclusion of an era in which pluralism and open political competition were part of everyday life in the city. The road to disbandment has been long and pressured. Sinc...