Activists make plan for Hong Kong democracy sit-in

By Kelvin Chan

Published September 25, 2014 9:00am ET

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Activists make plan for Hong Kong democracy sit-in — Students march in front of the financial Central district during a protest on the third day of a week-long boycott of classes in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. Thousands of Hong Kong college and university students boycotted classes to protest Beijing's decision to restrict voting reforms, the start of a weeklong strike that marks the latest phase in the battle for democracy in the southern Chinese city. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu) | Vincent Yu

HONG KONG (AP) — Protesters planning to blockade Hong Kong’s financial district should bring food, goggles and sleeping bags, democracy activists said Thursday, signaling their determination to engage in a prolonged confrontation after Beijing ruled out genuine democratic reforms.

Leaders of the Occupy Central movement said they would announce on Sunday when the long-threatened sit-in will take place.

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