Hong Kong Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Crowds

The transcript covers a live report from a safe location near the Legco building in Admiralty, where tear gas has been deployed by riot police to disperse protesters. The protesters, who had gained entry to the building, left voluntarily after police announced plans to clear the area. Riot police have set up a perimeter around the Legco building, and the area once filled with protesters is now empty.

Where is the reporter located during the protest?

• Opposite the Legco building in Admiralty

• Inside the Legco building

• In a protester camp

• At a nearby police station

What was the reason for the deployment of tear gas by the police?

• To clear traffic

• To disperse the protesters

• To celebrate a festival

• To mark a government event

How did the protesters leave the Legco building?

• They were evacuated due to a fire

• They left voluntarily

• They were arrested

• They were forcibly removed by police

What did the police announce on Facebook regarding the protesters?

• They would hold a press conference

• They would negotiate with the protesters

• They would clear the area using any necessary force

• They would provide food and water

What action did the police take around the Legco building?

• They organized a public event

• They opened the area for public access

• They set up a perimeter

• They dismantled the building