Progressive Hong Kong Society
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Progressive Hong Kong Society
香港勵進會 |
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| Chairperson | Maria Tam |
| Founded | 14 February 1985 |
| Dissolved | 1990s |
| Merged into | Liberal Democratic Federation |
| Ideology | Conservatism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| Regional affiliation | Pro-Beijing camp |
The Progressive Hong Kong Society (Chinese: 香港勵進會; PHKS) was a political group in Hong Kong. It was established on 14 February 1985 by the then Executive and Legislative Council member Maria Tam. The party is considered conservative and pro-PRC, in contrast to the pro-democracy forces which rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 90s.
The society's stated mission was to support the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration and maintain Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. It was merged into the Liberal Democratic Federation of Hong Kong in 1990. Notable members of the group included pro-Beijing businessmen and politicians James Tien and Vincent Lo, and future Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying.
It was established on 14 February 1985 after the Sino-British Joint Declarationawas signed and the colonial government began democratic reform. Headed by the then Executive and Legislative Councillor Maria Tam Wai-chu and co-founded by Pao Ping-wing, Philip Kwok Chi-kuen and Lester Kwok Chi-hang, the society was formed as a cross-sector political force consisting of business and professional representatives. The aims of the society were to support the implementation of the Joint Declaration and maintain the stability and prosperity of the Hong Kong society before and after 1997.
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