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Hong Kong intensifies book shipment checks from Taiwan amid security law changes

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Hong Kong customs has significantly increased its inspection of book shipments originating from Taiwan, with checks now reportedly occurring on nearly every shipment. This heightened scrutiny, which began in March and April following amendments to Hong Kong's national security law, has raised concerns about freedom of speech and publication. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council has stated that the new rules empower authorities to seize seditious materials, and a spokesman for Hong Kong Customs confirmed their commitment to national security and the seizure of such items. AI

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Hong Kong intensifies book shipment checks from Taiwan amid security law changes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Hong Kong checks ‘almost every book shipment from Taiwan’

    Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has said Hong Kong customs has stepped up scrutiny of “almost every book shipment” from the island, while a logistics company has separately told bookstores to ensure their orders will not breach the city’s national security laws. Independe…

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