Censorship by Stealth: Hong Kong's Independent Bookstores Fall to Authoritarian Grip The closure of two long standing independent bookstores in Hong Kong, Greenfield Book Store and Have A Nice Stay, following police raids under the national security law, marks a disturbing escalation in Beijing's efforts to suppress dissenting voices.
These beloved institutions have been staples of the city's literary scene for decades.
The two bookstores were targeted by authorities over alleged "seditious" materials, with police warning sellers to avoid items that could be deemed threatening to national security.