Hand signals and shields: how Hong Kong's parliament was stormedYoung students at the frontlines of the protests in Hong Kong have displayed a flair for innovation in their battle with the authoritiesHONG KONG - With makeshift shields zip-tied to their wrists, a trolley converted into a battering ram and rehearsed hand signals, Hong Kong's protesters showed remarkable levels of do-it-yourself savvy as they besieged the city's parliament. - Hand signals -In an inventive move that proved key in supporting those on the front lines, protesters created a string of hand signals to communicate equipment requestsA guide to the signals was shared among social media -- a triangle an appeal for more helmets. The equipment is then ferried to the front by long, snaking lines of protesters. Tosi Kwan, a 29-year-old teacher, was among those helping to ferry equipment to the front before the parliament was breached. Inside the building stood rows and rows of riot police with shields, pepper spray and gas masks.

Source: Bangkok Post July 03, 2019 09:45 UTC