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Hong Kong Police Crackdown on Independent Bookstores

Hong Kong authorities have raided two independent bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, in the latest crackdown on dissent.

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Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.

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Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshopsBBC News – World
BBC

Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops

Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.

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NPR

Hong Kong booksellers arrested for allegedly selling seditious books

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

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Guardian

Five booksellers arrested in Hong Kong police raids in latest crackdown on ‘seditious’ materials