Hong Kong independent bookstore event disrupted by people accusing writer of ‘poisoning’ readers

[HKFP] - 11/18/2024

A book launch event at an independent bookstore in Hong Kong was disrupted by a group of people who harassed participants and accused the writer of “poisoning” readers. Pazu, a travel writer, said on Facebook on Friday night that he hosted an event for his new book at bookstore Have a Nice Stay (…)



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