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  "description": "In which the citizens of Hong Kong find new creative ways to improve on public disobedience",
  "path": "/blog/2019/hong-kong-protest-techniques",
  "publishedAt": "2019-08-14T08:00:39.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:5qysguz3v267ggtfitebl5nc/site.standard.publication/self",
  "tags": [
    "protest",
    "activism",
    "tactics",
    "security"
  ],
  "textContent": "Hong Kong Protest Techniques Traffic cones - to help contain tear gas cannisters Suitcases (as defenses) Water bottles Laser pointers Breaking bricks Using slingshots Transporting divider fencing Extinguishing tear gas with traffic cones and metal bowls Makeshift armor: saran wrap, garbage can lids, luggage = shields Organization - human supply chain lines Hand signals for when supplies are needed Parting crowds for ambulances Anonymous, leaderless Airdrop and signal/telegram chats for organization “Be like water” move quickly instead of occupying a single location Using trains and public transit to move quickly Hiding identity through laser pointers and spray paint aimed at security cameras Single-use transit tickets for untracked public transit",
  "title": "Hong Kong Protest Techniques",
  "updatedAt": "2025-07-01T03:40:19.000Z"
}