National security law: Hong Kong group behind June 4 Tiananmen vigil passes resolution to disband
- Leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China had earlier decided on the move
- Group is the latest among city’s opposition bodies to fold since security legislation came into force last year
The disbandment motion was voted through by a 41-4 majority at a special meeting of member groups of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements at its June 4 museum. Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs described the decision as the “inevitable destiny” for anti-China troublemakers.
After the meeting ended, the group’s secretary Richard Tsoi Yiu-cheong said: “Our standing committee immediately ceased operations. There won’t be stances issued or activities organised in the name of the alliance.”
He said two liquidators appointed at the meeting would start winding-up procedures as the number of votes in favour of dissolution was more than the required three-quarters threshold.
Citing a letter from jailed alliance chairman Lee Cheuk-yan, Tsoi said: “All regimes cannot take away people’s memory and conscience … Hope is still here as there is still tinder. Our people will take the baton to vindicate June 4 and fight for democracy.”