Hong Kong police arrested five booksellers on July 16, 2026, during raids on two bookstores. The arrests were made in connection with the sale of publications deemed 'seditious.' This incident is part of an ongoing effort by authorities to target independent bookstores in the region.
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Hong Kong police arrest five booksellers in bookstore raids
On July 16, 2026, five booksellers were arrested in Hong Kong during police raids on two bookstores. The arrests relate to the sale of publications classified as 'seditious,' highlighting a continued crackdown on independent bookshops.
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