The protesters have few options left after rallying supporters in a failed bid earlier this week to surround government headquarters that resulted in a night of violent clashes with police armed with batons and pepper spray. Wong, 18, and four other members of his Scholarism group started a hunger strike this week to try to force the government to resume talks over the students' demands, which include dropping Beijing's requirement to screen candidates for inaugural 2017 elections.
Hong Kong Student Leaders Mull Protest Retreat
By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press, San Francisco Chronicle: World
Thu, 12/04/2014 - 3:07am
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