The exteriors of the Greenfield Book Store is seen in Mong Kok district, Hong Kong, on Wednesday, July 15 2026.
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Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores.
The exteriors of the Greenfield Book Store is seen in Mong Kok district, Hong Kong, on Wednesday, July 15 2026.
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This is the third round of arrests linked to independent bookstores after similar operations in March and June that were widely…

Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling…

Five booksellers have been arrested in Hong Kong over the sale of allegedly "seditious" publications. Two bookstores have become…

Five people were arrested at two independent bookstores over books Hong Kong police said had "seditious intention" under the…

Third round of arrests linked to independent bookstores after similar operations in March and June widely regarded as crackdowns…

Police arrested five people suspected of selling and displaying books deemed 'seditious' in Hong Kong after they raided two…