Exhibitors at Hong Kong Book Fair Cease Sale of Sensitive Titles
Sunday, 21 July 2024, 12:21
Overview of the Incident
Recently, two exhibitors at the Hong Kong Book Fair were asked by organizers to halt the sale of several titles that were considered 'sensitive'.
Details of the Affected Titles
- Sellers had to pull
- eight specific titles
- to protect staff safety.
Lack of Clarification
Despite this action, the Trade Development Council did not provide any information on whether these books were actually in violation of national security laws.
Conclusion
This situation highlights significant issues surrounding censorship and the ongoing challenges for freedom of expression within Hong Kong’s publishing sector.
This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.