Following pro-democracy protests in 2019, the Chinese government has implemented increasing restrictions on freedom of speech in Hong Kong. Recent actions include the detention of booksellers, reflecting the continued crackdown on dissent in the region.
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Police detain Hong Kong booksellers amid ongoing restrictions
Police in Hong Kong have detained booksellers as part of a broader effort to enforce restrictions on freedom of speech that have intensified since the pro-democracy protests in 2019. This action is indicative of the ongoing crackdown on dissent in the city.
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Police round up Hong Kong booksellers as China widens crackdown
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Police detain Hong Kong booksellers amid ongoing restrictions