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Hong Kong protests: leader says 'external forces' involved Hong Kong protests: Leader says 'external forces' involved
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Hong Kong leader CY Leung has accused "external forces" of involvement in the territory's pro-democracy protests.Hong Kong leader CY Leung has accused "external forces" of involvement in the territory's pro-democracy protests.
In a television interview, Mr Leung also said the rallies, which have paralysed parts of the region for three weeks, were "out of control". In a TV interview, Mr Leung said the rallies, which have paralysed parts of the territory for three weeks, were "out of control" even for organisers.
The protesters want fully democratic elections, and are angered by the Chinese government's decision to vet candidates for the 2017 polls.The protesters want fully democratic elections, and are angered by the Chinese government's decision to vet candidates for the 2017 polls.
Police and protesters have scuffled amid tense stand-offs in recent days.Police and protesters have scuffled amid tense stand-offs in recent days.
Student leaders and Hong Kong officials have agreed to negotiations on Tuesday, which will be broadcast live on television. Student leaders and Hong Kong officials have agreed to hold negotiations on Tuesday. The talks will be broadcast live on television.
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Speaking on local television, Mr Leung said that Occupy Central, one of the main groups involved in the protests, was "not entirely a domestic movement, as external forces are involved", although he declined to give details or name the countries he thought were involved. Speaking on a local channel, Mr Leung said the protests were "not entirely a domestic movement, as external forces are involved" - although he declined to give details or name the countries he thought were involved.
Mainland Chinese officials have frequently warned against "foreign interference" in Hong Kong, while Chinese state media have accused the West of "instigating" the protests.Mainland Chinese officials have frequently warned against "foreign interference" in Hong Kong, while Chinese state media have accused the West of "instigating" the protests.
Protesters and student leaders have denied any outside involvement. Protesters and student leaders have denied any outside involvement (in Chinese).
Analysts have argued that China could be making allegations of external interference to discourage foreign governments from supporting the protests. One protester, Jeffrey Hui, told the BBC: "This is something which is purely by citizens, purely by those who live in Hong Kong, those who care about Hong Kong, who stand up and go against the regime."
Analysts have argued that China could be making allegations of interference to discourage foreign governments from supporting the protests.
Tens of thousands took part in demonstrations earlier this month, demanding full democracy.Tens of thousands took part in demonstrations earlier this month, demanding full democracy.
While protest numbers have dwindled, pro-democracy activists remain at protest sites at Admiralty, on Hong Kong Island, and Mong Kok, a residential and shopping area in Kowloon. While protest numbers have dwindled in recent days, activists remain entrenched in the Admiralty area of Hong Kong Island, and in Mong Kok, a residential and shopping district across the harbour.
Mr Leung said the protests had "gone out of control even for the people who started it... they cannot end the movement, which is a major concern". Mr Leung would not confirm whether the government would attempt to clear the demonstrations again, but said: "We need time to talk to the people, particularly young students. What I want is to see a peaceful and a meaningful end to this problem."
He would not confirm whether the government would attempt to clear the demonstrations again, but said: "We need time to talk to the people, particularly young students... What I want is to see a peaceful and a meaningful end to this problem." He added that the protests had "gone out of control even for the people who started it. They cannot end the movement, which is a major concern".
The protesters, who are mostly students, accuse Hong Kong's current leader, CY Leung, of failing to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party. Benny Tai, one of the founders of the Occupy Central protest movement, has previously said: "When a social movement provides a citywide political awakening, it can no longer be controlled by the organisers."
"People in power have the ability to fulfil democratic demands, and they are the people who can control the movement."
The protesters, who are mostly students, accuse Mr Leung of failing to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party.
On Saturday night, there were brief clashes as police charged at protesters in Mong Kok.On Saturday night, there were brief clashes as police charged at protesters in Mong Kok.
It was unclear what sparked the charge, with some reports saying protesters had tried to breach barricades.It was unclear what sparked the charge, with some reports saying protesters had tried to breach barricades.
At least 20 people were reported injured in the scuffles.At least 20 people were reported injured in the scuffles.