Hong Kong police raid independent bookstore run by former journalists
Book Punch was raided in March with four people arrested, reportedly for selling books including a biography of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai
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Book Punch was raided in March with four people arrested, reportedly for selling books including a biography of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai. Hong Kong: Police raids on independent bookshops reported again in new blow to freedom of expression. HONG KONG – Hong Kong police raided a bookstore run by former journalists on July 15, AFP reporters saw, the latest in a string of crackdowns on independent bookshops.
Furthermore, Two bookstores have previously been raided by police in 2026, with their owners and staff arrested. Greenfield Book Store was closed when AFP reporters visited during opening hours. The operation took place one day after Have a Nice Stay announced it would close, citing financial difficulties and “unclear red lines” surrounding which books may be legally sold.
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Book Punch was raided in March with four people arrested, reportedly for selling books including a biography of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesHong Kong: Police raids on independent bookshops reported again in new blow to freedom of expression.
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HONG KONG – Hong Kong police raided a bookstore run by former journalists on July 15, AFP reporters saw, the latest in a string of crackdowns on independent bookshops.
according to The Straits Times - AsiaTwo bookstores have previously been raided by police in 2026, with their owners and staff arrested.
according to Amnesty InternationalGreenfield Book Store was closed when AFP reporters visited during opening hours.
according to The Straits Times - AsiaThe operation took place one day after Have a Nice Stay announced it would close, citing financial difficulties and “unclear red lines” surrounding which books may be legally sold.
according to Amnesty International
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