Beijing puts Hong Kong business on alert

China's government rejects calls for free elections in the city, rousing protestors to set in motion plans to block streets in Hong Kong's financial district.
CY Leung at the press conference on Sunday
CY Leung at the press conference on Sunday

Beijing has effectively put Hong Kong's financial district on alert after rejecting calls for free elections in the city, with a planned gridlock of business by protesters imminent.

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