Students threatened that if Thursday to midnight local time head of the Chinese government in Hong Kong Leung Chun-ying does not resign, the protests will worsen and will occupy buildings government.
Although Leung persists, the students did not fulfill his threats. They stressed that they are ready for talks with the government on democratic reforms. Still, demand the departure Leung. – His resignation is only a matter of time – declared this morning the students.
Beijing does not intend to give way
Meanwhile, authorities in Beijing are repeated protests in Hong Kong are illegal. I do not intend to give way to the protesters. – The fundamental issues there is no room for compromise – said in an editorial the newspaper “Renmin Ribao”, organ of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
pro-democracy demonstrations, the most serious since Beijing took control of the former British colony in 1997, started in Hong Kong at the end of September. The protesters are demanding not only the dismissal of the head of the local administration, but also changes in the electoral law.
Democrats of Hong Kong: Beijing wants to tighten control
Within the framework coined by former leader Deng PRC Xiaoping’s principle of “one country, two systems” to Hong Kong was promised a wide degree of autonomy, including the political. Meanwhile hongkońscy democracy advocates warn that Beijing is trying to gradually strengthen political control over the region.
One of the manifestations to be – in their opinion – the method of selecting the head of the local administration in 2017. For the first time in the history of the people of Hong Kong will be able to emerge head of administration in general elections. However, the choice will be narrowed down to two or three candidates approved in advance by loyal to the authorities in Beijing nomination committee.
(bp)
Continuation of protest in Hong Kong. Students ready to talk – Onet.pl
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