Hong Kong police arrest five booksellers in latest crackdown on publications
Hong Kong police arrested five booksellers on Wednesday during raids targeting 'seditious' materials at two bookstores. The arrests mark the third round of crackdowns on independent booksellers since March, raising concerns over freedom of publication. Authorities allege the sellers displayed publications inciting hatred against the government, violating the 2024 national security.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 01:27 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 01:40 UTC
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