Hong Kong stand-off : Protesters defiant
25 views · Published 29 September 2014 · 2:15 · Indexed 17 October 2026
Channel: vyganews com · 2014 · Entertainment
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters are blocking Hong Kong's streets, shutting down the territory's business hub and ignoring appeals to leave. Crowds remained on the streets overnight after a day that saw riot police deploy tear gas and batons in a bid to disperse them. On Monday, the Hong Kong government said riot police were being withdrawn as people had "mostly calmed down". But some banks and schools were closed, and there was transport chaos. Protesters are angry at Beijing's plans to vet candidates in Hong Kong's 2017 elections. Hong Kong's chief executive has reassured the public that rumours the Chinese army might intervene were untrue. "I hope the public will keep calm. Don't be misled by the rumours," CY Leung said.
