Hong Kong has a dizzying array of political parties, with groups merging and splitting all the time. Here is a basic introduction to the local political scene to help you understand who’s who.

First Hong Kong district council election under new system to be held in December Political parties signal intent to field candidates in December’s district council election, but say larger ...

HONG KONG--One of the few remaining pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong voted to dissolve itself on Saturday, joining a growing list of organizations that have disbanded as authorities crack down ...

This policy called The Basic Law, has allowed for greater democracy in Hong Kong than elsewhere in China. This includes freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and the right to political protest.