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 . `` The majority of Hong Kong citizens , namely , the 5 million qualified voters of the selection of chief executive in 2017 , will be able to cast their votes to select the chief executive , '' said Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying . Comment: 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 . Comment: Protesters take to the streets in Hong Kong and vow more civil disobedience .