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Hong Kong book fair sees self-censorship and fewer books
KATIE TAM, Associated Press
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1of11A poster of by the famous book Animal Farm by George Orwell is displayed at the annual book fair in Hong Kong Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The book fair was postponed twice last year due to the coronavirus. This year s event saw a reduction of politically sensitive books compared to previous years, as vendors look to avoid breaching a sweeping national security law imposed on the city last year.Vincent Yu/APShow MoreShow Less
2of11A poster of the late leader Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai is seen at the annual Hong Kong Book Fair in Hong Kong Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The book fair was postponed twice last year due to the coronavirus. This year s event saw a reduction of politically sensitive books compared to previous years, as vendors look to avoid breaching a sweeping national security law imposed on the city last year.Vincent Yu/APShow MoreShow Less
The 31st Hong Kong Book Fair, which was postponed for a year due to COVID-19, opened here Wednesday when more than 700 exhibitors showcased a wide range of books and literary products.
Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the largest annual literary event in the financial hub was themed Inspirational and Motivational Reading this year, with a tagline Reading the World - Inspiring the Mind and Refreshing the Soul .
Carrie Lam, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, officiated at the opening ceremony, saying that reading could promote positive energy and was a good way to reduce stress, especially in the post-epidemic period.
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