Student Leaders Agree to Formal Talks

The transcript discusses ongoing protests in Hong Kong, where student leaders and the government are in talks. The protesters demand the resignation of a leader and changes to the voting process. Talks are planned to be public, but the government has rejected key demands. Protester numbers have decreased, but they remain firm, threatening to withdraw from talks if force is used against them.

What has been the government's response to the demands of the Pro Democracy supporters?

What is the current status of the protests according to the text?