In the center of Hong Kong because of the demonstrations disrupted traffic, schools and banks are closed

In the center of Hong Kong because of the demonstrations disrupted traffic, schools and banks are closed

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Demonstrators movement “Occupy Central”, requiring in 2017 in Hong Kong direct free election of the head of the local administration to block several major streets

HONG KONG / Hong Kong / 29 September. Hong Kong authorities have canceled a grand fireworks over Victoria Harbour, dedicated to celebrated on October 1, the state holiday – the 65th anniversary of the founding of the PRC. This decision is due to the ongoing mass demonstrations in the city of supporters of democratic elections and the movement “Occupy Central”.

Nowadays, thousands of protesters continue to block several major streets. They are spread out in several areas – both on Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon peninsula. In general, during the day the crowd behaves peacefully, serious incidents have not yet observed. However, a number of people blocked the busy streets, creating serious traffic problems. Disrupted the movement of trams and 200 bus routes. In the areas covered by the protests closed schools, do not work some branches of banks and many stores. Demonstrations are not disrupted financial markets. Trading on the local stock exchange, however, resulted in lower prices. Index Khan in September on the day fell by 449 points (1.9%) – to the level of 23229 points. Observers believe that the demonstrators could continue on Tuesday, and the next two days, which will be issued as non-working. On Sunday, police used force against demonstrators who tried to break through the cordon to the government complex. Law enforcement officers acknowledged that a total of 87 were used smoke bombs and tear gas grenades. Injured more than 40 people.

The initiators of the campaign “Occupy Central” require in 2017 in Hong Kong direct free election of the mayor. Until now, he was appointed by Beijing-controlled electoral college. Under public pressure, the central government of China agreed to make concessions. They approved a procedure for the election in which residents will be able to do the first time to vote for one of several candidates, pre-approved by the electors. But the opposition has rejected this option, demanding “true democracy.” Former British enclave after the transition in 1997, under the sovereignty of China under the formula of “one country – two systems” was entitled to greater autonomy and many democratic freedoms.

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