HONG KONG – Hong Kong democracy activists say protesters planning to blockade the city’s financial district should bring food, goggles and sleeping bags.
It’s a signal organizers are determined to go ahead with a prolonged confrontation after Beijing ruled out genuine democratic reforms.
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Leaders of the Occupy Central movement did not say Thursday when the long-threatened sit-in would happen, saying timing would be announced on the weekend.
The organizers have dropped strong hints that it would take place Oct. 1, a public holiday.
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They released a civil disobedience manual outlining what protesters should bring. The list included two to three days’ worth of food, goggles to protect against tear gas or pepper spray and sleeping bags.
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Men should also bring plastic bottles to relieve themselves.
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