Beijing says only someone approved by a nominating panel can continue to lead Hong Kong . The city 's current leader insists it 's a step in the right direction . Hong Kong 's pro - democracy Occupy Central movement says it 's a move that threatens democracy . Protesters take to the streets in Hong Kong and vow more civil disobedience .
Beijing says only candidates approved by a nominating panel can run to lead Hong Kong . The city 's current leader insists it 's a step in the right direction . Hong Kong 's pro-democracy Occupy Central movement says it 's a move that stifles democracy . Protesters take to the streets in Hong Kong and vow more civil disobedience .