These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing

Independent Hong Kong bookshops have become havens for mainland readers seeking banned or hard-to-find titles and a sense of community.
Recent police raids, sedition arrests and public criticism have forced several beloved shops to close or curb activities, sparking fears about shrinking free expression in the city.
Despite the risks, mainland visitors still travel to Hong Kong to buy books and treat those purchases as a quiet way to show support and connect.