Amy Goodman
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Hong Kong "Occupy Central" Protests Call for Political Freedom after China Rejects Open Elections
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September 2, 2014
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7:59Now PlayingNineteen people were arrested in Hong Kong on Monday, one day after thousands protested calling for greater political freedom. The demonstration was organized by a group called Occupy Central after the Chinese government rejected demands for Hong Kong to freely choose its next leader in 2017. Under the new rules, Hong Kong voters will be allowed to choose the territory's own chief executive, but all candidates must first be approved by a nominating panel. Activists fear the nominating panel will be controlled by proBeijing loyalists who will prevent opposition candidates from running. Protesters with Occupy Central are threatening to hold more demonstrations including a blockade of city's central business district. We speak to Hong Kong legislator Claudia Mo, a former journalist who helped found the Civic Party.
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