Hong Kong's Democratic Party Disbands Under China Pressure

Hong Kong's oldest opposition party, the Democratic Party, has decided to close down.

This happened after many years of pressure from China.

The party was founded a long time ago and used to win many elections.

But recently, China has made new rules that make it hard for opposition parties to operate.

Many members of the party were told to disband or face serious consequences.

The party's leader said it was a sad day, but they had to do it for the safety of their members.

Some other countries, like the U.S. and Britain, have said that China's new rules are not fair.

China says the rules are necessary for stability.