Hong Kong students call for protests as talks cancelled

Hong Kong's student protest leaders have called on supporters to stage a major rally later today following the cancellation of planned talks by government. 

The two sides are expected to meet today for the first time since pro-democracy protests erupted last month. 

The government has however said it would be impossible to have a constructive dialogue. 

Protester numbers have fallen dramatically in recent days.

They are demanding a free vote in the election of Hong Kong's new leader in 2017.

China has said that under Hong Kong law, voters will be able to vote freely but from a list approved by a nominating committee.

BBC