A celebration is held to mark the 10th anniversary of the New People's Party at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, July 31, 2021. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)

Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, founder and incumbent chairperson of the New People's Party, addresses a celebration marking the party's 10th anniversary at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, July 31, 2021. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)

Lai Tung-kwok, executive vice-chairman of the New People's Party, addresses a celebration marking the party's 10th anniversary at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, July 31, 2021. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor (3rd right) attends a celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the New People's Party at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, July 31, 2021. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)

(From left) Hong Kong Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung, Chief Secretary John Lee Ka-chiu, New People's Party Chairperson Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, former secretary for security Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong, and Executive Vice-Chairman of the New People's Party Lai Tung-kwok pose for a photo during a celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the New People's Party at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, July 31, 2021. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)