Localist camp 本土派 | |
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| Founded | c. 2010s |
| Ideology | Localism (HK) Hong Kong nationalism[1] Liberalism (HK) Factions: Anti-authoritarianism Cultural conservatism Libertarianism Populism Progressivism Anti-communism Hong Kong independence |
| Colours | Blue, Yellow |
| Legislative Council | 0 / 90 (0%)
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| District Councils | 0 / 470 (0%)
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| Traditional Chinese | 本土派 | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 本土自決派 | ||||||
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Localist camp or localist and self-determination groups refers to the various groups with localist ideologies in Hong Kong. It emerged from post-80s social movements in the late 2000s which centred on the preservation of the city's autonomy and local lifestyles and opposed the perceived growing encroachment of the Chinese government on the city's management of its own political, economic, and social affairs.[2][3]
Although grouped together with the pro-democracy camp, they have a distinct view[4] as they advocate for Hongkongers’ right to self-determination. While milder elements advocates for greater autonomy while remaining part of China, the more radical elements call for the return to British rule or full independence as a sovereign state. Some also advocate for a more aggressive and militant stance against the mainland government in defending local interests.[5] For that reason, they are labelled as "radicals" and "separatists" by the Chinese government.[6][7]
The localists gained significant traction following widespread protests in 2014 against the Chinese government's decision to pre-screen Chief Executive candidates before allowing them to be chosen by the general public in the 2017 election. Following these protests, a number of localist political parties were formed, organising protests and participated in Legislative Council elections. They won a total numbers of six seats (excluding Claudia Mo) with 19 per cent of vote share (excluding Claudia Mo and Gary Fan) in the 2016 Legislative Council election.
After the 2016 election, localists such as Nathan Law, Lau Siu-lai, Baggio Leung and Yau Wai-ching were unseated from the Legislative Council over the oath-taking controversy. In the aftermath of the 2019-2020 Hong Kong protests, localists were largely absorbed into the broader spectrum of the pro-democracy camp. As a result of the 2020 national security law, many localist parties dissolved and many notable localist figures were arrested or went into exile.
- ^ Andrew J. Nathan; Brian C. H. Fong; Jieh-min Wu (30 December 2020). China's Influence and the Center-periphery Tug of War in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Indo-Pacific. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-28426-3.
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- ^ 李, 立峯 (7 July 2016). "從不滿政治到不滿社會：本土派和民主派支持者的差異". Ming Pao. Archived from the original on 1 October 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ Hewitt, Duncan (8 April 2015). "Hong Kong's Clashes Over Mainland Shoppers Show Rising Cultural Tensions With China". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 13 April 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ "旺角騷亂 京定性本土激進分離組織策動 議員：為23條立法鋪路". Apple Daily. 13 February 2016. Archived from the original on 15 July 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ Wong, Alan (21 February 2016). "China Labels Protesters 'Radical Separatists,' and They Agree". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 4 January 2024.