Four former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers were released from prison Tuesday after completing their sentences for allegedly attempting to overthrow the government of the special administrative region of China.

The first batch of individuals jailed in the landmark Hong Kong national security trial of "47 democrats" accused of conspiracy to commit subversion was freed on Tuesday after being behind bars for over four years.

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin-hei has said that there is no alternative but to dissolve the opposition party. Appearing on a talk show hosted by former Democratic Party chairperson Emily Lau on Tuesday,