HK students seek intermediary to arrange Beijing trip


  • World
  • Thursday, 06 Nov 2014

Pro-democracy protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks stand in front of an advertisement as they take a subway train to a protest site occupied by them as part of the Occupy Central civil disobedience movement in Hong Kong November 5, 2014, the day marking Guy Fawkes Night. REUTERS/Bobby Yip

HONG KONG (Reuters) - A leader of Hong Kong's student protests called on Thursday for a respected intermediary to help arrange a trip to Beijing where the students want to make their case to China's leaders for greater democracy in their city.

Protesters, who have occupied some of Hong Kong's most economically and politically important districts for nearly six weeks, are frustrated with the city government's inability to negotiate and are hoping to send a delegation to Beijing.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

EU official calls Georgia's 'foreign agents' bill unacceptable
Awaiting US aid, Ukraine's gunners fire sparingly at advancing Russians
California police move in to dismantle pro-Palestinian protest camp at UCLA
Residents fear for safety as Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano erupts
India deports Myanmar refugees who fled 2021 coup
Trump hush-money trial judge to weigh more fines for defying gag order
Tesla interns say offers are getting revoked weeks before their start date
SNP lawmaker Swinney launches bid to become Scotland's new leader
Analysis-Low turnout, apathy in India election a worry for Modi's campaign
Soccer star's murder highlights South Africa's crime problem as election nears

Others Also Read