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Hong Kong Protest: Tear gas and clashes at democracy Hong Kong protest Occupy Central movement
- Published_at:2014-09-28
- Category:News & Politics
- Channel:NewsNow
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- description: Hong Kong Protest Hong Kong Protest Video Hong Kong Protesters Clash with police Hong Kong Occupy Central Protest Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests turn violent Hong Kong protest as Hong Kong Occupy Central is launched Hong Kong demo Hong Kong protestas Hong Kong today protest hong kong protest 2014 Hong Kong Protest Hong Kong Protest Video Hong Kong Protesters Clash with police Hong Kong Occupy Central Protest Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests turn violent Hong Kong protest as Hong Kong Occupy Central is launched Hong Kong demo Hong Kong protestas Hong Kong today protest hong kong protest 2014 Hong Kong: Tear gas and clashes at democracy protest OCCUPY CENTRAL HONG KONG - Tear gas and Clashes at Democracy Protest Against China Hong Kong police have used tear gas to disperse pro-democracy protesters outside the main government building, after a week of escalating tensions. Demonstrators trying to push through police barricades were earlier repelled by pepper spray. Protesters want the Chinese government to scrap rules allowing it to vet Hong Kong's top leader in the 2017 poll. Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung said the demonstration was "illegal" and elections would go ahead as planned. In his first public statement since the protests began, Mr Leung also added that consultations would continue. He said he and his government had "been listening attentively to members of [the] public". But, he said, "resolute" action would be taken against the "illegal demonstration". 'Chaos' Protesters blocked a busy road on Sunday, clashing with police as they tried to join a mass sit-in outside government headquarters. Crowds of protesters were dispersed by volleys of tear gas but later returned Police used hand-held cans of pepper spray to drive back the protesters, who defended themselves with umbrellas and face masks. As evening fell, the police lobbed tear gas canisters into the crowd, scattering some of the protesters. The BBC's Juliana Liu in Hong Kong described chaotic scenes in the streets around the main government complex. Chief Executive CY Leung said the government was "resolute in opposing the unlawful occupation" by protesters Despite the tear gas and pepper spray, she said, the large crowds did not appear to be dispersing, moving instead into a park adjacent to the complex. Thousands joined a sit-in outside government headquarters this weekend, bolstering a week-old protest, which began as a strike by students calling for democratic reforms. On Saturday night, the leader of Occupy Central, another protest movement, brought forward a planned action to merge it with the sit-in by the students outside the central government building. A statement by the movement said Mr Leung had "failed to deliver on political reform". Students and activists have been camped outside the government premises all weekend The protesters had also called for further talks but it is not clear how far - if at all - Mr Leung's mention of further consultations will be seen as recognising their demands. Faith Kwek, a 19-year-old student protester, said Mr Leung's "words are just words". "I don't think myself or any of the protesters will give in until we see bigger progress in the form of action from him. We don't want our country to surrender to China." Wider campaign Occupy Central had originally planned to paralyse the central business district next Wednesday. Police said they made more than 60 arrests including prominent student activist leader Joshua Wong. The BBC's Juliana Liu says that thousands had arrived spontaneously to support the demonstration by students. Those outside the government buildings plan to stay until they are forcibly removed, she adds. Hong Kong democracy timeline 1984: Britain and China sign an agreement where Hong Kong is guaranteed "a high degree of autonomy, except in foreign and defence affairs" for 50 years following the handover in 1997. 2004: China rules that its approval must be sought for changes to Hong Kong's election laws. 2008: China says it will consider allowing direct elections by 2017. June-July 2014: Pro-democracy activists hold an unofficial referendum on political reform and a large rally. This is followed by protests by pro-Beijing activists. 31 August 2014: China says it will allow direct elections in 2017, but voters will only be able to choose from a list of pre-approved candidates. Activists stage protests. 22 September 2014: Student groups launch a week-long boycott of classes in protest. "Hong Kong protest" "Hong Kong" "Hong Kong demo" "Hong Kong protests" "Hong Kong protesters" "Hong Kong protestas" "Hong Kong Protest 2014" Hong Kong Protest Hong Kong Protest Against China Hong Kong Protest 2014 Against China 2014
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