Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest step targeting independent booksellers.
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2 developments- Jul 15Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
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