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Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong

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Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) is a major pro-Beijing political party in Hong Kong. Established on October 2, 1994, by a group of Chinese communist politicians, the party aimed to promote social democracy and economic development in Hong Kong. The DAB has been a key player in the Legislative Council and has close ties with the Communist Party of China.

History

The DAB was founded by a group of politicians who were formerly members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) or had close ties with it. The party's early leaders included Cheung Man-yuk, Cheng Man-tat, and Ip Man-fung. In the 1994 legislative election, the DAB won 2 seats in the Legislative Council. The party has since become a major force in Hong Kong politics, with a strong presence in the Legislative Council and the District Councils.

Ideology and Platform

The DAB's ideology is rooted in social democracy and pro-Beijing nationalism. The party supports the One Country, Two Systems policy and is committed to maintaining stability and prosperity in Hong Kong. The DAB's platform focuses on economic development, social welfare, and education. The party has also been a strong advocate for national education and patriotic education in Hong Kong.

Organization

The DAB is led by a Chairman and a Secretariat. The party's current chairman is Starry Lee, who has been in office since 2012. The DAB has a strong organizational structure, with a network of branches and sub-branches across Hong Kong. The party also has a youth wing, the New Territories Youth.

Electoral Performance

The DAB has performed well in various elections in Hong Kong. In the 1994 legislative election, the party won 2 seats in the Legislative Council. In the 1998 legislative election, the DAB won 10 seats, becoming one of the largest parties in the Legislative Council. The party has continued to perform well in subsequent elections, including the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016.

Notable Members

Some notable members of the DAB include Starry Lee, Chiang Man-kin, Ip Kwong-yuen, and Heung Wing-yan. Cheung Man-yuk, one of the party's founders, served as the Secretary for Health and Welfare in the Hong Kong Government from 1997 to 2002. Cheng Man-tat, another founder, served as the Chairman of the Hospital Authority from 2000 to 2005.

Category:Political parties in Hong Kong