Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong are defying calls to disperse after extending their protests into the working week.
On Sunday the police used tear gas and batons to try to halt the momentum of a movement seeking a free and open leadership election process.
The police actions more people to join in the protests and the police responded by withdrawing from their dispersal tactics.
The pro-democracy camp is alarmed by rules which would enable a committee to control the nominations process and exclude candidates not favored by Beijing.
Tony Harding, an independent broadcaster based there, says the street action reflects mounting frustration.
IN: Beijing government...
OUT: ...their mind.
DUR: 21"
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Tony Harding, an independent broadcaster based there, says the protests are very large.
IN: There are more...
OUT: ...extremely packed.
DUR: 27"
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0929hk-harding2.mp3
On Sunday the police used tear gas and batons to try to halt the momentum of a movement seeking a free and open leadership election process.
The police actions more people to join in the protests and the police responded by withdrawing from their dispersal tactics.
The pro-democracy camp is alarmed by rules which would enable a committee to control the nominations process and exclude candidates not favored by Beijing.
Tony Harding, an independent broadcaster based there, says the street action reflects mounting frustration.
IN: Beijing government...
OUT: ...their mind.
DUR: 21"
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0929hk-harding1.mp3
Tony Harding, an independent broadcaster based there, says the protests are very large.
IN: There are more...
OUT: ...extremely packed.
DUR: 27"
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0929hk-harding2.mp3