- A Hong Kong student organization, the Hong Kong Federation of Students, is disbanding due to increasing pressure from authorities.
- The group, formed in 1958 and involved in major pro-democracy movements like the Umbrella Movement, cited changed circumstances.
- This decision follows a trend of pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong dissolving since the implementation of the national security law in 2020.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear any news from Hong Kong lately?
B: Oh hi, Ken! No, not really. What’s up?

A: So, this student group, really important for pro-democracy stuff… they’re disbanding.
B: Wow, really? What happened?

A: Apparently, it’s gotten too hard to keep going. The government's put a lot of pressure on them.
B: That’s sad. I remember hearing about them before.

A: Yeah, they've been around a long time - since 1958! They organized big protests, like back in '89 with Tiananmen Square.
B: Oh wow, a *long* time! So they were involved with the Umbrella Movement too, right?

A: Exactly! A lot of the leaders had to leave Hong Kong or be careful after that.
B: I thought I read something about a new law making things difficult…

A: It’s that national security law from 2020. It’s made things really tough for *everyone* who supports democracy.
B: So, this isn’t the only group dissolving, is it?

A: Nope. Even the biggest pro-democracy party shut down just last December.
B: That’s just…so difficult. I hope things get better for Hong Kong someday.
A: Me too. It’s a pretty tough situation right now.