Hong Kong police arrest booksellers on suspicion of selling seditious publications (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong police arrested two people on suspicion of selling seditious publications and receiving foreign political funds under the national security law, with one potentially being a pro-democracy activist.

• Hong Kong police arrested two people on suspicion of selling seditious publications and receiving funds from foreign political organizations under the 2024 national security law.
• The arrested individuals are linked to a bookstore in Sham Shui Po district, with one potentially being Leticia Wong, a pro-democracy former district councilor.
• The government stated the suspects were accused of displaying seditious materials and inciting hatred against government institutions, as well as receiving foreign funding.