The latest news and top stories on the New People’s Party. A prominent Hong Kong-based political party, the New People’s Party (NPP) was founded in 2011 by Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee. Affiliated with the pro-Beijing camp, its primary mission includes broadening support among the middle class and civil servants, and it has been a vocal supporter of the SAR administration, notably contributing to national security legislation. The NPP, currently the fourth largest party in the Legislative Council, focuses on policy-making, economic and livelihood issues, and supports recognising same-sex partnerships. Its headquarters are in Wan Chai.