Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Summary
Five people were arrested in Hong Kong after police raided two independent bookshops for selling books that officials said encouraged hatred against the government and law enforcement. The suspects face investigation under national security laws and could be jailed for up to seven years if found guilty.Key Facts
- Five individuals (two men and three women) were arrested in Hong Kong for selling books considered "seditious."
- Police raided two independent bookshops, including Have A Nice Stay in Mong Kok and Greenfield Book Store.
- Authorities say the books promoted hatred toward the government, judiciary, and police.
- The suspects are accused of breaking national security laws by acting with "seditious intent."
- If convicted, they could face up to seven years in prison.
- Have A Nice Stay announced it would close in August due to financial pressures and unclear rules about banned materials.
- Two other bookshop raids happened earlier in 2026, with arrests at Hunter store and Book Punch.
- Human rights group Amnesty International said these raids show the risk of being criminalized for what books are sold, creating fear and self-censorship among booksellers.
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