HK Protesters Threaten Action on Resignation Deadline Day

The video discusses the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, drawing parallels to the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. It highlights the peaceful nature of the protests so far, despite rising tensions due to an ultimatum from students. The Hong Kong government's strategy appears to be to wait out the protests, causing inconvenience to the city. The impact on businesses, especially in commercial districts, is significant, with many forced to close. The video concludes with a report from Andrew Davis of Bloomberg News.

What historical event is mentioned as a parallel to the Hong Kong protests?

• The Cultural Revolution

• The Tiananmen Square protests

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Opium Wars

Why is military intervention considered unlikely in the current Hong Kong protests?

• The protests are happening in rural areas

• The protesters are armed

• The protests are too small in scale

• The scale of the protests is too large

What action did Beijing take regarding the Hong Kong chief executive during the protests?

• They re-endorsed him

• They replaced him with a new leader

• They withdrew their support

• They asked him to resign

What strategy did the Hong Kong government reportedly adopt in response to the protests?

• Engage in dialogue with protesters

• Wait out the protests

• Deploy the military

• Impose a curfew

How have the protests affected businesses in Hong Kong?

• Forced some businesses to shut down

• No impact on business operations

• Increased sales for all businesses

• Boosted tourism significantly