Hong Kong protesters prepare for long-haul
- 10 years ago
They're preparing for the long-haul -- distributing supplies that will help sustain an open-ended protest in defiance of Beijing.
The demonstrators say they're fighting for democracy. They're occupying the central business district and calling on Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying to step down.
But Leung says their fight is futile.
(SOUNDBITE) (Cantonese) HONG KONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE, LEUNG CHUN-YING, SAYING:
"The Central Government won't be swayed because of illegal activities. This illegal protest will not force the central government to go back on its decision on August 31."
...That decision - to vet all candidates who who wish to run for Hong Kong's leadership in 2017 - is at the root of the protest, but Leung says Beijing will stand firm.
(SOUNDBITE) (Cantonese) HONG KONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE, LEUNG CHUN-YING, SAYING:
"Any changes to the electoral system will have to be made through the electoral committee, not by the community."
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The demonstrators say they're fighting for democracy. They're occupying the central business district and calling on Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying to step down.
But Leung says their fight is futile.
(SOUNDBITE) (Cantonese) HONG KONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE, LEUNG CHUN-YING, SAYING:
"The Central Government won't be swayed because of illegal activities. This illegal protest will not force the central government to go back on its decision on August 31."
...That decision - to vet all candidates who who wish to run for Hong Kong's leadership in 2017 - is at the root of the protest, but Leung says Beijing will stand firm.
(SOUNDBITE) (Cantonese) HONG KONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE, LEUNG CHUN-YING, SAYING:
"Any changes to the electoral system will have to be made through the electoral committee, not by the community."
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