Students Call for More Rallies After China Cancels Talks

Student protest leaders in Hong Kong are urging supporters to join rallies after talks with the government collapsed. The government, led by Carrie Lam, insists on a legal framework for discussions, which student leaders reject as it doesn't meet their demands for real democracy. The government accuses protesters of using public welfare as leverage, while protesters prepare for potential violence if force is used to clear protest sites. Despite nearly two weeks of protests, little progress has been made.

What has been the general sentiment among protesters regarding the government's actions?

What did Carrie Lam state about the protests during her press conference?