Hong Kong Simmers as Government Extends Negotiations Olive Branch

A pro-democracy demonstrator wakes from her tent in an occupied area of the Mong Kok district, Hong Kong, Oct. 16, 2014.

An art installation made of umbrellas is seen at an occupied area near government headquarters in Hong Kong, Oct. 16, 2014.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said during a news conference that he hopes the government can hold talks with the pro-democracy students as early as next week, at Government House, in Hong Kong Oct. 16, 2014.

Offerings are placed in front of an altar set up by pro-democracy demonstrators to mark the symbolic death of Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, near government headquarters in Hong Kong, Oct. 16, 2014.

Runners participate in a 5km run in support of pro-democracy demonstrators near a blocked area outside the government headquarters, in Hong Kong, Oct. 16, 2014.

Lines of tents set up by pro-democracy demonstrators occupy a large area outside government headquarters, Hong Kong, Oct. 16, 2014.