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Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown.
Hong Kong police have raided independent bookstores and arrested five people suspected of selling seditious books, amid a national security crackdown.
BBC News – World Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown.
BBC News – World Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.
NYTimes – World Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown.
Third round of arrests linked to independent bookstores after similar operations in March and June widely regarded as crackdowns on dissent Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, according to local media reports, in the latest step targeting independent booksellers. Videos and photos from multiple media outlets on Wednesday…
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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