# Hong Kong Police Raid Independent Bookshops, Arrest Five

Hong Kong police raided several independent bookshops, arresting five individuals on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious books. The raids are part of a broader crackdown on dissent under the city's national security law, raising concerns about freedom of expression.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq61660qpdpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:51:07 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/16/hong-kong-bookstore-bookshop-raids-arrests) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:27:00 GMT