Mimi Lee is one of the main organizers of Torontonian HongKongers Action Group , which the group has been organizing different events since June last year in Toronto to raise awareness and support the current pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong started by the extradition to China bill fiasco. Since 2012, she has been awakened by the Moral and National Education controversy in Hong Kong, and realized that Hong Kong has been going downhill for so many years since the handover in 1997. After the Umbrella Movement in 2014, it has encouraged her to do a lot more than just supporting Hong Kong, but actually involved in different initiatives raising awareness of the situation of Hong Kong.
Safety and Movement Discipline During Current US Unrest: Lessons from Hong Kong Protesters
January 31, 2026
The List above is a collection of tips for protestors in the United States protesting against the Trump administration, from Hong Kongers who fought in the 2019-20 protests. Collectively created by 14 Hongkongers groups globally.
Tips:
Do not stay in one place for too long, follow Bruce Lee’s philosophy of being water and be fluid and disperse often.
Disruption is key, occupy key places (major streets, malls, train stations if applicable) to show your strength and disrupt ICE agents.
Try to stay non‑violence, that helps protect participants, reduce escalation, and strengthen the moral legitimacy of the movement. Also helps to make sure every participant is safe.
Calm communication, collective grounding, and a focus on shared goals help prevent unnecessary escalation. Movements that maintain discipline often gain wider public support and reduce harm.
Attending with trusted friends or affinity groups helps people stay grounded, look out for one another, and make decisions collectively. Establish check‑in plans and emergency contacts ahead of time.
Protests are emotionally intense; participants should be encouraged to take breaks, step back when overwhelmed, and support one another.
Staying aware of surroundings helps people make safe, informed decisions. This includes paying attention to crowd movement, exits, and any changes in the environment. Awareness is not about confrontation — it’s about staying oriented and grounded.
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