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Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown.
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BBC 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.
NYTimes – World NYT
Hong Kong Police Raid Independent Bookstores and Arrest 5
Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown.
Guardian
Five booksellers arrested in Hong Kong police raids in latest crackdown on ‘seditious’ materials
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…
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.
