Hong Kong book lovers mourn store closure after constant complaints from tanvir paros new video Watch Video

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Hong Kong book lovers mourn store closure after constant complaints<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Video by AFP<br/><br/>Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe <br/> <br/>Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net <br/> <br/>Follow us: <br/>Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook <br/>Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram <br/>Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter <br/>DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion <br/> <br/>Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br/> <br/>Check out our Podcasts: <br/>Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br/>Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br/>Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br/>Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br/>Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br/> <br/>#TheManilaTimes<br/>#tmtnews<br/>#hongkong<br/>#mountzero <br/>#books