Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have disrupted a speech given by a Beijing official explaining new voting changes being introduced for the city.

They chanted slogans and held placards accusing Beijing of breaking its promise to allow Hong Kong to choose its leader directly.

On Sunday the Chinese government ruled out open nominations of candidates for the chief executive election in 2017.

The move sparked anger among pro-democracy activists.

They have since vowed to set in motion a series of actions aimed at occupying the main financial area of Hong Kong.

The issue of how Hong Kong should choose its next leader has gripped the territory in recent months, with several protests and large-scale rallies held by opposing camps.

(BBC)