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Story summary
- On March 25, 2026, Human Rights Watch warned Hong Kong is becoming dystopian after arrest of Book Punch's owner and staff under the 2024 national security law.
- Police seized materials, including a biography of imprisoned mogul Jimmy Lai, who received a 20-year sentence.
- Book Punch, a bookstore, closed on March 24, 2026, citing an 'unexpected incident'.
- Experts warn that vague seditious definitions under the 2024 security law threaten free expression.
