HK Democracy Protests Spread as Police Fire Tear Gas

The transcript describes the situation in Hong Kong where protests have been ongoing. Initially, the scene is calm, but the protests have expanded across various districts. The protests, driven by young people, are calling for democracy. Despite calls from Occupy Central to disperse, the protests have grown, with public anger increasing. The situation is unprecedented since the 1997 handover, with tear gas used for the first time in recent memory.

What is the current situation in Hong Kong as described in the first section?

• Police have successfully cleared all protesters.

• The protests have completely ended.

• Protesters are blocking traffic but remain calm.

• The city is experiencing heavy violence.

Which areas have seen an increase in protest activity according to the second section?

• Only Causeway Bay

• Admiralty, Wanchai, Causeway Bay, and Mongkok

• Only Kowloon

• Only Admiralty

What has been the reaction of local Chinese people to the protests?

• They have supported the police.

• They have left the city.

• They have joined the protests after seeing violence on TV.

• They have ignored the protests.

What is the significance of the current protests in Hong Kong?

• They are the first protests since 1997.

• They are the largest protests in the world.

• They are the first peaceful protests in Hong Kong.

• They are the first to use tear gas since the 1997 handover.

What challenge is Occupy Central facing according to the final section?

• They are struggling to maintain control as protests grow.

• They have decided to end the protests.

• They are focusing on protests outside Hong Kong.

• They have complete control over the protests.