Talks in Hong Kong Set for Tuesday After Night of Fighting and Arrests
Published at(HONG KONG) — After a night of fighting in Hong Kong, talks have been scheduled for Tuesday between the government and the students leading pro-democracy protests.
Hong Kong Chief Secretary Carrie Lam said, “I’m pleased to say that good progress has been made in the preparations for the dialog between representatives of the Hong Kong Federation of Students and the Constitutional Development Task Force.”
“This dialog is now likely to take place next Tuesday afternoon,” Lam said. “In fact this is the earliest of three days that we have given to the Federation of Students.” “I am very much looking forward to having this dialog with the student representatives.”
The announcement came after fighting broke out between riot police and the protesters Friday night. Thirty-three people were arrested.
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