Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats announces disbandment
Al JazeeraJUN 30
Hong Kong's Last Active Pro-Democracy Party Disbands Amid Pressure
Above: The League of Social Democrats following a news conference on June 29, 2025. Image copyright: Man Hei Leung/Anadolu/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-China narrative
The national security law successfully restored stability to Hong Kong after years of violent protests that paralyzed the city. Hitherto, anti-China groups undermined the governing principles of “one country, two systems” and damaged Hong Kong’s societal, economic, and business environment. The law prevents future disruptions while enshrining Hong Kongers’ core human rights.
Anti-China narrative
The League of Social Democrats’ dissolution is part of a systematic dismantling of Hong Kong’s promised freedoms and civil society through intimidation and legal persecution. The removal of opposition parties demonstrates zero tolerance for dissent and marks the end of “one country, two systems” in practice. While the LSD may be no more, the fight for Hong Kongers’ rights continues.