Student Leaders Agree to Formal Talks

The transcript discusses ongoing protests in Hong Kong, where student leaders and the government are in talks. The protesters demand the resignation of a leader and changes to the voting process. Talks are planned to be public, but the government has rejected key demands. Protester numbers have decreased, but they remain firm, threatening to withdraw from talks if force is used against them.

What was one of the agreed principles for the talks between the government and student leaders?

• The talks would be held in a public place.

• The talks would be held in secret.

• The talks would exclude media coverage.

• The talks would have only one round.

What is one of the main demands of the pro-democracy supporters?

• To increase the number of candidates proposed by Beijing.

• To have a free vote with their own nominated candidates.

• To hold the election in a different year.

• To have the election process remain unchanged.

How did the Hong Kong government respond to the demand for the leader's resignation?

• They accepted the demand.

• They postponed the decision.

• They rejected the demand.

• They agreed to consider it.

What has been the trend in the number of protesters over time?

• The number of protesters has fluctuated wildly.

• The number of protesters has increased.

• The number of protesters has remained the same.

• The number of protesters has decreased.

What action might the student leaders take if the talks do not progress?

• They might increase the number of protest sites.

• They might call for international intervention.

• They might accept the government's terms.

• They might withdraw from the talks.