Hong Kong security chief warns booksellers on titles

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Chris Tang Ping-keung said booksellers must ensure titles do not violate national security laws.

WHO: Chris Tang Ping-keung

WHAT: Warned booksellers to ensure book titles do not violate national security legislation and said the government will not compile a list of banned books.

WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 5:57 AM ET

WHERE: Hong Kong

WHY: The warning followed police raids on independent bookstores and arrests of people suspected of sedition.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Hong Kong official warns booksellers after security raids · Jul 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Hong Kong security official urges booksellers on national security · Jul 16, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET

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