Hong Kong Unrest Rages on

The video discusses the impact of recent election results in Hong Kong, which have emboldened protesters following victories by pro-democracy candidates. Despite these results, the local government, led by Carrie Lam, has not made concessions, leading to continued unrest. Protests have escalated, with incidents of vandalism and clashes with police. The Chinese government has condemned international calls for an independent inquiry into police actions. The unrest has severely impacted Hong Kong's retail sector, with significant declines in sales and tourism, leading to potential retail closures.

What event is said to have emboldened the protesters in Hong Kong?

• The appointment of a new police commissioner

• The District Council election victories

• The opening of a new shopping mall

• The signing of a trade deal

Which action by the protesters was mentioned as occurring on Saturday evening?

• A protest at the airport

• A sit-in at a government building

• Setting fire to an MTR entrance

• A peaceful march to the US Consulate

What was the Chinese government's response to the UN High Commission's opinion piece?

• They accused the UN of meddling

• They supported the call for an independent inquiry

• They agreed to make concessions

• They ignored the opinion piece

What was the estimated year-over-year decline in retail sales for October?

• 21.8%

• 30.2%

• 10.5%

• 15.3%

What is the potential consequence for retail outlets if the protests continue?

• A surge in new store openings

• A wave of closures

• An increase in sales

• A decrease in rent prices