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New bookshop opens in Hong Kong defying industry downturn

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A new independent bookstore named New Year Bookshop has opened in Hong Kong's Mong Kok district, defying a challenging economic climate for similar establishments. Owner Grace Lau invested a significant sum into the roughly 600 sq ft space, which offers over 2,000 new and used books across literature, history, and philosophy. The opening represents a passionate endeavor amidst broader closures of indie bookstores in the area. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    New Mong Kok bookshop opens amid harsh winter for indie bookstores in Hong Kong

    Small independent bookstores tucked away in walk-up tenement buildings above neon-lit streets have long made Mong Kok a sanctuary for Hong Kong book lovers, until recently when one after another was forced to close due to economic headwinds or political uncertainty. Defying the t…

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