CLEAN : Hong Kongers defy Beijing to vote in democracy referendum

The transcript discusses the civil referendum in Hong Kong, highlighting the public's demand for genuine universal suffrage to elect the chief executive in 2017. Despite attempts to sabotage the referendum, Hong Kong citizens continue to vote, sending a clear message to the government and Beijing. The speaker expresses hope that Beijing will recognize the people's will, although immediate positive outcomes are uncertain. Concerns about the government's direction and the imposition of choices by Beijing are also addressed.

What was the reaction of Hong Kong people to the attempts to sabotage the civil referendum?

• They ignored the referendum.

• They were deterred from voting.

• They came out in large numbers to vote.

• They supported Beijing's stance.

What do Hong Kong people want in the election of their chief executive in 2017?

• Genuine universal suffrage with multiple choices.

• No election at all.

• A single candidate chosen by Beijing.

• A referendum to be held every year.

How does the speaker describe the voting options provided by Beijing?

• As genuine universal suffrage.

• As a fair and open election.

• As a democratic breakthrough.

• As a limited and controlled choice.

What is the speaker's hope regarding the public opinion poll?

• That it will be canceled.

• That it will clearly express the people's will.

• That it will lead to immediate changes.

• That it will be ignored by Beijing.

What concern does the speaker express about the government's direction?

• That it is reducing international influence.

• That it is improving the economy.

• That it is ignoring the people's concerns.

• That it is leading to more democratic reforms.