Two bookstores in Hong Kong were raided, and five people were arrested on suspicion of selling items that incite rebellion. Greenfield Book Store and Have A Nice Stay will close their doors.

This month, two bookstores in Hong Kong were searched by authorities, resulting in the arrest of five individuals suspected of exposing and selling 'articles with intent to incite rebellion.' Greenfield Book Store, a symbol of independent bookstores in the city since 1976, announced that it will close upon the expiration of its lease, thanking the community for the support given over the last 50 years. Additionally, the Have A Nice Stay bookstore, run by former journalists, stated that it will suspend operations immediately, considering the social context and financial difficulties. The raids are part of a broader campaign to repress freedom of expression in Hong Kong, in the context of the national security law adopted in 2020. Authorities emphasize that bookstores must ensure that the products sold do not endanger national security, while Hong Kong continues to be under the influence of the Beijing Government.