India, July 16 -- Hong Kong police intensified their crackdown on independent literature on July 15, 2026, by raiding two bookstores and arresting five individuals for alleged sedition.
Targeting Independent Booksellers
The police operations specifically focused on Have a Nice Stay and Greenfield Bookstore, representing a significant escalation in the city's ongoing security enforcement. Notably, the raid on Have a Nice Stay occurred only one day after the shop announced it would close due to financial difficulties and the "unclear red lines" of local laws. Amnesty International described these events as a chilling reality where citizens can be criminalized simply for the books they possess or sell.
Weaponizing National Security Framework...