In Hong Kong, one of the pro-democracy political parties that has taken a critical stance against the government, the Citizens' Democratic Party, decided to dissolve on the 27th, saying that it became difficult to continue its activities amid the tightening of the restrictions by the authorities.
Hong Kong's pro-democracy political party, the Citizens' Democratic Party, held a meeting on the 27th and decided to dissolve it as a result of a vote by its members.
Chairman Liang Jiajie explained, "There is no one to take on the role of party officer, and it is difficult to continue."
The Citizens' Party was founded in 2006 mainly by lawyers and academics, and has been advocating for the realization of direct elections by citizens.
Four years ago, in the 4 district council elections, it broadened its support following a series of protests against the government and won 2019 seats, the second most among pro-democracy parties.
However, when Hong Kong's National Security Law, which cracks down on anti-government movements, came into effect and tightened the grip on pro-democracy groups, the Legislative Council members belonging to the party were disqualified one after another, arrested, and prosecuted.
In addition, changes in the electoral system tightened the conditions for pro-democracy parties to run as candidates, and they were effectively excluded from the political arena, such as giving up the field of candidates in the Legislative Assembly elections.