CY Leung issued an ultimatum today telling the pro democracy protesters they must clear out or there could be severe consequences. Would he actually allow for full on violence from the police against the protesters or would he ask the PLA's 6,000 soldiers stationed in Hong Kong to intervene? Hopefully he won't cross that line as what comes next could be far worse than having people blocking a few streets and some intersections.
CY Leung called on demonstrators to allow the government and
citizens to "resume their normal work and life" after a week of
disruption.
Activists oppose China's plans to vet candidates to replace Mr Leung in 2017 and are demanding fully free elections.
Tens of thousands remained on the streets on Saturday night.
Mr Leung's televised comments came after street fights led to the postponement of talks between the government and the protesters.
Thousands are attending an anti-violence demonstration in the Admiralty district, and the BBC's Babita Sharma, in Hong Kong, says the protest is one of the largest yet.
Hong Kong's leader has
warned that police will take "all actions necessary" to ensure
government offices and schools reopen on Monday.
Activists oppose China's plans to vet candidates to replace Mr Leung in 2017 and are demanding fully free elections.
Tens of thousands remained on the streets on Saturday night.
Mr Leung's televised comments came after street fights led to the postponement of talks between the government and the protesters.
Thousands are attending an anti-violence demonstration in the Admiralty district, and the BBC's Babita Sharma, in Hong Kong, says the protest is one of the largest yet.
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