Who is behind Hong Kong turmoil?

Li Fei: NPC Deputy
Secretary General
CHINA GOVERNMENT

National People’s Congress, arbiter of Basic Law – under which Hong Kong is governed – said that territory’s next leader could be elected in 2017 by universal suffrage

But NPC ruled that no more than three candidates – selected by committee of 1,200 largely pro-Beijing
members – could stand 

Leung Chun-ying:
HK Chief Executive
HK GOVERNMENT

City’s leaders support Beijing’s election plan and call protests illegal, but unrest has put government in difficult position between disgruntled citizens and China

Government must still discuss Beijing's election ruling and formulate bill to be passed by Hong Kong’s legislature

Benny Tai: Leader
of Occupy Central
PROTESTERS

Pro-democracy movement Occupy Central with Love and Peace, has launched non-violent campaign to demand democratic elections that meet international standards

Tens of thousands of supporters of Occupy Central and students are blocking streets, shutting down business hub


10km
6 miles
Hong Kong Island
HONG KONG
CHINA

Roads taken over by protesters

200m
650ft

People’s Liberation Army HQ

Central Government offices
HK Island police HQ
Focus of protests
HK Park City Hall
Admiralty Centre

Source: South China Morning Post
Pictures: Getty Images