Hong Kong Begins Political Reform Consultation

The video discusses the challenges faced in Hong Kong's political reform, highlighting the protests sparked by the proposed election framework. The main hurdle is passing the reform proposal through the Legislative Council, where pro-democratic lawmakers plan to veto it. The government has released a consultation document outlining a five-step process for electing the chief executive, which has been criticized as not representing genuine democracy. Carrie Lam acknowledges the difficulty of the task, and a report to Beijing has been met with opposition, claiming it distorts the truth of the protests.

What is the main obstacle in passing the reform proposal through the Legislative Council?

• Lack of public support

• Insufficient funding

• Opposition from pro-democratic lawmakers

• International pressure

How many days did the protests last that were sparked by the reform proposal?

• 100 days

• 50 days

• 30 days

• 79 days

What is the proposed method for electing the chief executive according to the government's consultation document?

• Direct election by the public

• Selection by a committee of business leaders

• Appointment by the central government

• Universal suffrage with a five-step process

Why do pro-democratic leaders criticize the proposed five-step process?

• It is not considered genuine democracy

• It is too complicated

• It lacks transparency

• It is too expensive

What potential action is the Hong Kong Government considering to address political reform?

• Holding a referendum

• Establishing a platform involving different community sectors

• Increasing police presence

• Reducing the number of legislative seats