2 Exhibitors At Hong Kong Book Fair Told By Organisers To Stop Selling The organiser of the 2024 hong kong book fair has informed at least two exhibitors not to sell certain book titles at the fair, citing "complaints.". Publisher bbluesky, which is one of the exhibitors at the book fair, told rthk on saturday it was reminded by the trade development council (hktdc), which organised the book fair, to remove five titles from its booth, citing complaints and the perceived "sensitive" nature of their content.
2 Exhibitors At Hong Kong Book Fair Told By Organisers To Stop Selling Political activist and independent publisher raymond yeung tsz chun saw an opportunity to start a fresh chapter when he learned his application to set up a stall at the hong kong book fair had been rejected by organisers of the annual event, which opened on wednesday. The hktdc claimed the cited books contained "sensitive" content without specifying the reasons, saying they had received "complaints" about the material. Alysha bibi the trade development council has reminded exhibitors at the hong kong book fair to abide by national security laws after the organizer advised the removal of five books by former lawmaker shiu ka chun and veteran journalist allan au ka lun from shelves. The book fair, taking place alongside the sports and leisure expo and the world of snacks held at the convention and exhibition centre in wan chai, was packed with visitors on sunday, some with suitcases in tow to carry their purchases.
Hong Kong Book Fair Organisers Urge Exhibitors To Be Self Disciplined Alysha bibi the trade development council has reminded exhibitors at the hong kong book fair to abide by national security laws after the organizer advised the removal of five books by former lawmaker shiu ka chun and veteran journalist allan au ka lun from shelves. The book fair, taking place alongside the sports and leisure expo and the world of snacks held at the convention and exhibition centre in wan chai, was packed with visitors on sunday, some with suitcases in tow to carry their purchases. The hktdc says it will request exhibitors to stop displaying and selling the items in question when necessary. the organiser of a book fair in wan chai on sunday reminded exhibitors to comply with event regulations and all applicable laws in hong kong, including the national security law. Organiser says event turnout boosted by large number of mainland visitors, while some exhibitors lament sales drop of 5 per cent to 15 per cent. sellers pull eight titles to ensure staff safety,. The trade development council has reminded exhibitors at the hong kong book fair to abide by national security laws after the organizer advised the removal of five books by former lawmaker shiu ka.
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