CLEAN : A losing battle Hong Kongs frustrating fight for democracy

The transcript discusses the challenges of achieving universal suffrage, emphasizing the need for a long-term struggle. It highlights systemic issues that prevent change, noting that public opinion often doesn't influence executive decisions due to the established political system. The lack of pressure from below is identified as a reason for failure in achieving political reform.

What is the speaker's stance on achieving universal suffrage?

What does the speaker mean by 'long war' in the context of fighting for universal suffrage?

How does the speaker perceive the relationship between the population's opinion and the executive's actions?

What does the speaker imply about the system that has been set up?

What reasons does the speaker provide for not bending to political pressure?