Review | OCCUPY CENTRAL - DAY TWO: Full report of the day's events
The number of protesters on the streets of Hong Kong swelled as one of Occupy Central's organisers called on the people to sustain their protest until the government addresses their calls.
Good afternoon and welcome to Hong Kong's live coverage of Occupy Central.
After a night of protesters taking to the streets and sleeping on main roads throughout the city, dawn broke with no sign that the demonstrations would ease off.
There is widespread disruption across the city today. Stay tuned for all the breaking news.
Watch: Occupy Central leader: Movement "beyond imagination" and "touching"
7.39pm: Chants of "Down Leung Chun-ying" are ringing out at the junction of Argyle Street and Nathan Road in Kowloon as people rush to the sit-in area after work. Out of politeness for those not taking part, a loudhailer is used to ask protesters to make space for passers-by as the crowd extends towards Prince Edward.
7.25pm: Stores across the Occupy zone have shut their doors early
Causeway Bay's Sogo closed at 6pm, its owner Lifestyle International confirmed, while two nearby branches of Chow Tai Fook have closed their doors.
Pacific Place had a number of closures including The Swank, Coach, Kate Spade, L’Occitane, Jo Malone, Crabtree & Evelyn, and all of the mall’s Beauty Bazaar, except for Burberry, which includes Chanel, Nars, Natura Bisse and La Prairie. At least two shops inside Admiralty MTR were shut including The Body Shop.
Two former lawmakers joined the protest at Causeway Bay, addressing the crowds.
"We are very moved by the enthusiasm and maturity of the students. We felt that we had to come here to praise them," said Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee, former lawmaker an member of the Civic Party.
