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Hong Kong bookshop to close after national security raid

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A 50-year-old independent bookshop in Hong Kong, Greenfield Book Store, has announced its closure following a raid by national security police. The store, known for its humanities titles, was raided earlier this month along with another bookshop, Have A Nice Stay, due to allegations of seditious intent among its staff. Greenfield Book Store has served the community for half a century and will close once its current lease expires. AI

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Hong Kong bookshop to close after national security raid

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Elizabeth Cheung ·

    Independent bookshop of 50 years to close after national security raid

    A 50-year-old independent bookshop has announced it will close when its lease ends, following a raid by Hong Kong national security police earlier this month. Greenfield Book Store, located on Sai Yeung Choi Street in Mong Kok, took to social media during the early hours of Wedne…

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