Hong Kong's Civic Party Dissolves Amid China's Crackdown on Democracy

The Civic Party, one of Hong Kong's major democratic parties, has announced its disbandment after a vote by its members, following pressure from China's national security law and overhaul of the electoral system. The party was known for representing professionals in Hong Kong and was considered a more moderate democratic voice. China's measures have been criticized for eroding the city's democracy and freedoms, and for consolidating Beijing's increasingly authoritarian grip over the global financial hub.