The largely student-led sit-in in Hong Kong continues...
as pro-democracy demonstrators block major parts of the city into the early morning hours
of this Tuesday.
For more on the details and a look through some of the other global headlines, we connect
to our Eunice Kim who joins us from the NewsCenter.
So, Eunice... demonstrators there are not budging... they are demanding universal suffrage...
That′s right, Mark.
And it looks like much of the city will be shut down today as well... with schools in
Central, Wan Chai and Western districts remaining closed...
as will be the case for many of those businesses around the main government complex, where
thousands are still amassed.
Our Connie Kim has this story.
Civil unrest in Hong Kong is continuing as thousands of pro-democracy protesters occupy
the city′s major streets after defying the authorities′ calls to go home.
Demonstrators covered up in masks, goggles and raincoats in case of another police crackdown
similar to the one that occurred on Monday when officers fired pepper spray and tear
gas on the protesters.
Schools and businesses around the government complex remain closed as thousands block the
commercial district of Causeway Bay to Central′s east... and across the harbor to Kowloon′s
Mong Kok.
Over 50 people have been injured since the protests flared up on Saturday.
Demonstrators are demanding universal suffrage in Hong Kong′s 2017 elections and that Beijing
abandon its plan to vet candidates for the post of chief executive.
"We have a simple message.
It′s that we just want democracy and a fair voting of choosing our chief executive of
Hong Kong."
Up until now, Beijing had been nominating the chief executive.
China was quick to warn other nations against supporting what it calls "illegal rallies".
"We hope that related nations show a considerate stance regarding the protest in Hong Kong
and do not send out a wrong message to the protesters.
" However, the U.S. and Britain have both said
the demonstrators′ rights should be protected and the people of Hong Kong should be granted
universal suffrage.
Connie Kim, Arirang News.