Hong Kong calls off talks with 'rigid' pro-democracy protesters

The Chief Secretary said it was impossible to have talks after protest leaders called for an increase in efforts to occupy main protest areas

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Last Updated : Oct 10 2014 | 11:19 AM IST

Hong Kong's government has reportedly decided to call off a meeting with students leading the pro-democracy movement in the city after demonstrators renewed calls to intensify the protest.

The Chief Secretary said it was impossible to have a 'constructive dialogue' after protest leaders called for an increase in efforts to occupy main protest areas, reported the BBC.

The demonstrators have been demanding a fully free election in 2017 for the post of Chief Executive, a demand that has been rejected by Beijing who wants to vet candidates for the upcoming elections.

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First Published: Oct 10 2014 | 10:06 AM IST

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