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Hong Kong book fair sees self-censorship and fewer books By KATIE TAMJuly 15, 2021 GMT HONG KONG (AP) — Booksellers at Hong Kong’s annual book fair are offering a reduced selection of books deemed politically sensitive, as they try to avoid violating a sweeping national security law imposed on the city last year. The book fair was postponed twice last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. It usually draws hundreds of thousands of people looking for everything from the latest bestsellers to works by political figures. This year, far fewer politically sensitive books are on display. Vendors...

Hong Kong book fair sees self-censorship and fewer books KATIE TAM, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail 11 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...