(5 Feb 2025) Libraries in Taiwan are now offering tens of thousands of books that have been banned in Hong Kong due to the government’s ongoing crackdown on politically sensitive content, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
Hong Kong’s bookstores were once famous for their wide range of books, including controversial and politically radical works. According to Radio Free Asia, since the Chinese government introduced a strict National Security Law in 2020, which limits public criticism, many books have been removed from shelves, and independent bookstores have been forced out of business.
In response to this, libraries in Taiwan have stepped in to preserve and protect these banned books, RFA reported.
Many of these books are now available in Taiwanese libraries, including the National Taiwan Library, Taipei City Library, and Academia Sinica Library.
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