Veterans of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party ‘deeply saddened’ by plan to disband

Veterans of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party have described a motion to disband the group as “deeply sad”, saying the move takes into consideration the situation facing core members and those currently in prison.

“Personally, I would vote for [dissolving] with deep sadness and resignation,” Fred Li Wah-ming, a former vice-president of the party, told a radio programme.

“Given the current situation and circumstances, and with no money, how can the party continue? We have the will, but lack the means.”

The ex-lawmaker also recalled a recent conversation with a member of the Communist Party. He asked his contact whether the city’s oldest opposition party would be able to secure nominations to run in the coming Legco election.