Hong Kong Could Narrow Differences on Constitutional Reform

21 October 2014
Protesters in Hong Kong. XAUME OLLEROS—AFP/Getty Images
Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. XAUME OLLEROS—AFP/Getty Images
<p>Speaking to reporters before attending an Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung says that a one-off dialogue would not resolve controversies on the issue.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em;">"During the past three weeks, students and other protesters have expressed their opinions on political reform in various ways. The next step will be to narrow the differences in society through dialogue."</span></p><p>Hong Kong's high court has granted two temporary injunctions barring protesters from occupying roads in Mong Kok and Admiralty, and Leung is urging protesters to consider the social benefits of complying. If protesters refuse to leave the roads, they may face criminal or civil liability.</p>
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