Progressive Hong Kong Society

Progressive Hong Kong Society
香港勵進會
Chairperson Maria Tam
Founded February 1985 (1985-02)
Merged into Liberal Democratic Federation
Ideology Conservatism
Political position Centre-right
Regional affiliation Pro-Beijing camp

The Progressive Hong Kong Society (PHKS) (Chinese: 香港勵進會) was a political group in the Hong Kong. It was established in February 1985 by the then Legislative Council member Maria Tam running up to the 1985 LegCo election and District Board elections. The party is considered conservative and pro-PRC compared to the pro-democracy forces rose in the late 80s and early 90s, its mission was claimed to be supporting the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration and maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.[1] It was merged into the Liberal Democratic Federation of Hong Kong in the 90s. Notable members of the group included pro-Beijing businessmen and politicians James Tien and Vincent Lo and also the then Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying.[1][2]

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Citations

  1. 1 2 古星輝 (1985). 香港權力的風向計——區議會選舉內幕. 鏡報月刊 (in Chinese): 39–42.
  2. ↑ 「深梁」班底曝光揭梁振英「黨」史 - Eastweek.com.hk 東周網

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