National security law: Hong Kong literary scene fears curbs on what can be written, published and sold in the city after legislation takes effect

Hong Kong writers, publishers and booksellers are anxious that the national security law being drawn up by Beijing for the city will have a chilling effect on their industry.They worry there will be restrictions on what can be written, published and sold, and that a “reporting culture” will take root, with pro-Beijing patriots denouncing anything they consider politically incorrect.“When the authorities have power, they will use it sooner or later,” prominent writer Tang Siu-wa said. “Coupled…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3089933/national-security-law-hong-kong-literary-scene-fears-curbs