Hong Kong official warns booksellers on security risks after raids

In the wake of a police crackdown that saw the third round of arrests targeting independent bookstores in four months, a Hong Kong official has cautioned booksellers about the security risks they face. These raids have sparked concerns about freedom of expression and the tightening of controls in the region. The crackdown underscores the broader implications for press freedom and the potential chilling effect on literary and political discourse in Hong Kong.

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