Security minister compares stores selling seditious books to vendors offering contaminated or poisonous food.

Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores.

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

Five people were arrested at two independent bookstores over books Hong Kong police said had "seditious intention" under the city's national security law.

The police operation marks the third round of arrests targeting independent bookstores in four months.

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

Five booksellers have been arrested in Hong Kong over the sale of allegedly "seditious" publications. Two bookstores have become the latest target in a continued crackdown on…

This is the third round of arrests linked to independent bookstores after similar operations in March and June that were widely seen as stifling dissent in the Chinese territory.

Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong ’s top security official said Thursday that booksellers should ensure the titles they sell do not harm national security, a day after five people

Security minister compares stores selling seditious books to vendors offering contaminated or poisonous food.

Police in Hong Kong arrested five bookstore workers on suspicion of breaches of the territory's national security laws during raids on two shops.

Police cited national security law violations after customs flagged "seditious" books shipped from overseas.

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s security chief said on Thursday that booksellers must ensure the items they sell “do not endanger national security,” a day after authorities arrested five…

Die Behörden in Hongkong werden immer radikaler: Zwei Männer und drei Frauen sollen in ihren Läden Publikationen mit »staatsgefährdenden Inhalten« verkauft haben. Der Druck auf…

Hong Kong ’s top security official on Thursday said booksellers should ensure the titles they sell do not harm national security, a day after five people linked to two bookstores…