Protesters Block Highways, Paralyzing Hong Kong

Protesters Block Highways, Paralyzing Hong Kong

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The transcript describes a calm protest in Hong Kong's Admiralty area, where young people and students have taken over streets to demand democracy and justice. The protest has disrupted traffic and public transport, with protesters using non-movement as a tactic. They are motivated by a desire for free elections, opposing Beijing's proposal to limit candidates for Hong Kong's leadership. Protesters fear Beijing will control the election outcome by selecting nominees, which drives their demand for the ability to nominate and vote for their own candidates.

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How are the protests affecting public transportation in Hong Kong?

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What concerns do the protesters have about the candidates proposed by the Beijing Government?

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