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a showdown is developing in Hong Kong where protesters are demanding that the communist government in Beijing butt out
of the upcoming elections Hong Kong used to be a British colony the Chinese took
control in 1997 promising Democratic freedoms Seth D is there pro-democracy demonstrators are
digging in and refusing to move from Hong Kong streets protesters want a free vote in 17 elections but last month the
Chinese government said the only candidates on the ballot would be vetted by a committee in Beijing do you think
Beijing would ever budge I pray to God that they will succeed but I don't know legislator Martin Lee was one of
the founders of Hong Kong's Democratic party we Hong Kong people will fight for our democracy and you see that heavy
rain will not drive them away tear gas will not drive them away they have been tested during a downpour
today protesters put to use umbrellas that originally protected them from the tropical heat and pepper
spray over the weekend lines of Riot police lobed tear gaset demonstrators to clear streets but it seemed to only draw
thousands more but today we found few uniformed police and protesters were watching out for each other one group of
friends was assembling makeshift gas masks what is this looks like an old bottle October 1st is China's national
day holiday a traditional day of protest in Hong Kong demonstrator Kiana Cho sees
it as an opportunity I don't think CH Chinese know what is uh democracy because they they do not know how to
fight for this and I think Hong Kong can be an example for them protesters have been telling us that they hope visitors
traveling here from the mainland will witness these protests firsthand since so little news is getting them via the
statun media Scott October 1st is said to be a critical day for the protest movement we'll be watching Seth D in
Hong Kong for us tonight Seth thank you

Pro-democracy demonstrators are refusing to move from Hong Kong's streets. Protesters were promised a free vote in 2017 elections. But the Chinese government has said the only candidates on the ballot would be vetted by a committee in Beijing. Seth Doane reports.

Brief Summary

Protesters in Hong Kong demand democratic elections amid police resistance and heavy rain, with October 1st as a critical date for their movement.

Key points

Protesters Demand Democracy in Hong Kong. Protesters are standing firm against Beijing's control over elections, fighting for their democratic rights.
Critical Day for Protests. October 1st marks China's national day and a significant opportunity for demonstrators in Hong Kong.

Episode highlights

Protesters Demand Democracy in Hong KongProtesters are standing firm against Beijing's control over elections, fighting for their democratic rights.“We Hong Kong people will fight for our democracy.”0:51Sep 30, 2014

Episode quotes

I pray to God that they will succeed but I don't know.

Legislator Martin Lee expresses uncertainty about the future of democracy in Hong Kong.

0:39WatchSep 30, 2014

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