With the protests currently raging the streets of Hongkong, citizens worldwide question the Hongkong government’s lack of response to Hongkong citizens’ demands. Leung Chun-ying, Hongkong’s leader, objected the possibility of resignation but did not deny the possibility of democracy in Hongkong. From an outsider’s perspective, it is to our knowledge that their demands for Leung’s resignation and university suffrage will not be fulfilled.

But that isn’t stopping the protesters.

The struggle for democracy began in 1997, when Hongkong was handed back to be ruled under China. Since Since 1997, there has been distrust between citizens and their leader, who’s been caught in questionable lies one after another. The anger building up over the years has unleashed at once in this single movement. However, if protests were to escalate, the government may take the matter into extreme measures with weapons even more dangerous than tear gas and rubber bullets.

Protest leaders demand for the resignation of Leung Chun-ying and open elections.

Hongkong will have a very slim chance in achieving democracy with this movement. It is expected for the number of protesters to decrease as they continue but this protest will definitely have an unforgettable mark in Hongkong’s history. Citizens have demonstrated unmistakable dedication and unity but protesters may not be able to stand united long enough for an agreement to be reached before they are shut down.

Source: Hongkong’s leader and protesters agree to talk
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