They're preparing for the long-haul -- distributing supplies that will help sustain an open-ended protest in defiance of Beijing.<br/> <br />The demonstrators say they're fighting for democracy. They're occupying the central business district and calling on Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying to step down.<br/> <br />But Leung says their fight is futile.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Cantonese) HONG KONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE, LEUNG CHUN-YING, SAYING:<br/> <br />"The Central Government won't be swayed because of illegal activities. This illegal protest will not force the central government to go back on its decision on August 31."<br/> <br />...That decision - to vet all candidates who who wish to run for Hong Kong's leadership in 2017 - is at the root of the protest, but Leung says Beijing will stand firm.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Cantonese) HONG KONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE, LEUNG CHUN-YING, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Any changes to the electoral system will have to be made through the electoral committee, not by the community."<br/> <br />De
