Hong Kong's Leung on Goals of Protest Talks

The video discusses the Hong Kong government's goals, focusing on maintaining dialogue with student protesters. It highlights the legal constraints under the basic law, emphasizing that constitutional reform is not possible at this time. The government aims to listen to students within the framework of the National People's Congress Standing Committee's decision. Police actions to clear protest sites are ongoing, with hopes to reduce violence and avoid clashes with pro-democracy demonstrators.

What are the three goals that the speaker wants to achieve?

What is the role of the middleman in the negotiations mentioned?

What does the speaker say about the dialogues with students?

What does the speaker indicate about the relationship between speaking with students and clearing protest sites?

What is the speaker's hope regarding violence during the protests?