Pro-democracy protesters have pulled back after more than a week of rallying in Hong Kong. Demonstrators camping out in front of government buildings eased their blockade today, allowing workers to pass through. The move follows a government threat to use “appropriate force” to break up the sit-in. Students taking part in the protests have also begun resuming classes, but many are vowing to return. Hong Kong’s Federation of Students is set to hold talks with the city’s second-top official, although city leaders have already ruled out major concessions. The protests erupted last month over China’s plan to select candidates in Hong Kong’s 2017 elections.