Hong Kong book lovers mourn store closure after constant complaints

Hundreds gathered in a quiet Hong Kong street to bid farewell to an independent bookstore that closed due to government inspections prompted by complaints. Mount Zero, the bookstore, closed after facing accusations of illegal land occupation and the threat of fines and jail time. Critics worry that Hong Kong's new national security law will suppress pro-democracy sentiments and artistic freedoms, though the government denies this.

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