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Reports on a rally in Hong Kong, China to demand for the Chinese government to grant democratic elections in the administrative region. Range of criticisms against the Beijing administration; Complaints of restricting democratic freedoms in the city.

The article discusses the role of teenage student-activist Joshua Wong in instigating pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, China. Topics addressed include shifts in the political and social attitudes of young people in Hong Kong, Wong's background in political activism, and his speeches to demonstrators in Hong Kong.

The article discusses pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, China, noting the protesters maintenance of cleanliness and order throughout their demonstrations. Topics addressed include the attitudes of Hong Kong youth participating in the protests, the protests' grassroots and leaderless organization, as well as the Chinese government's response to the protests.

The article discusses the Communist Party of China (CCP)'s potential strategies for addressing pro-democracy protests in downtown Hong Kong, China, noting limited options for Chinese president Xi Jinping. Topics addressed include the possibility that a violent crackdown on the protests would backfire and the possibility that concessions would trigger similar protests in mainland China, as well as Xi's governing style.

The article discusses civilian protests in Hong Kong, China, noting that police efforts to breakup the pro-democracy protests led to more the participation of more protesters. Topics addressed include the implications of the protests in terms of a possible long-term confrontation between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Hong Kong residents, as well as police use of tear gas against protesters.

Reports that thousands of demonstrators marched through downtown streets in Hong Kong, China to peacefully protest the decision of the Chinese government to limit democracy. Number of people who participated in the rally; Realization that the chief executive of Hong Kong must obtain the approval of the Chinese government before submitting any electoral reform bills to the legislature; Comparison of the protests in Hong Kong and Taiwan regarding the issue.