Hong Kong official warns booksellers on security risks after raids

The police operation marks the third round of arrests targeting independent bookstores in four months.

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5712x4284+0+0/resize/5712x4284!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7d%2Fa5%2Fff0a2f1f494d86daa3d7d2a7b917%2Fap26196480132620.jpg' alt='The exteriors of the bookstore 'Have A Nice Stay' is seen in Prince Edward district, Hong Kong, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.'/><p>The police operation marks the third round of arrests targeting independent bookstores in four months.</p><p>(Image credit: Kanis Leung)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=g-s1-133931' />