Your current location:HOME >travel >Independent publisher rejected from taking part in Hong Kong Book Fair 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 12:14:42 Source: Internet compilationEdit:travel
An independent publisher founded by a teacher who was injured in the 2019 protests and unrest has be
An independent publisher founded by a teacher who was injured in the 2019 protests and unrest has been rejected from participating in the Hong Kong Book Fair.
In a statement published on Tuesday night, Hillway Press said it had been notified by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on Monday evening that its request to participate in July’s book fair had not been approved, “without any explanation.”
The publisher had been been invited to join a book fair meeting on May 6, but was told the night before that it had been delayed because of “unforeseeable technical problems,” the statement read.
He added that they had printed more products with the large number of book fair customers in mind. “We may have overprinted, but we may be able to sell all of them over a longer period,” he said.
During last year’s book fair, Hillway Press attracted complaints over three books that HKTDC believed might be in breach of the Beijing-imposed national security law.
The book seller wrote on Tuesday’s statement that police officers had inspected their booth the day after the complaints were made last year and told them there were no issues with the books in question.
Yeung told HKFP that while the HKTDC had sent them a letter afterwards, it only mentioned the complaints and reminded them to follow the law. “They did not say we had breached any rules,” he said, adding that there was no further follow-up by either the HKTDC or the police.
Hillway Press said in its statement that it was “always mentally prepared to have an alternative plan” for being rejected from taking part in the annual book expo.
The publisher announced in the same statement that it would be hosting its own book fair that “truly belongs to Hongkongers.”
Yeung said the main goal for the alternative book fair was to “include overseas Hongkongers,” as many who have left the city might want to be a part of events in Hong Kong or purchase local products.
He said the independent book expo would launch around the same time as Hong Kong Book Fair, which was scheduled for July 20 to 26.
However, he said it might be challenging to find an ideal venue at such short notice and was considering the possibility of hosting the event online.
Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection after closing some restaurants2024-05-21 11:54
China's Qingming holiday box office hits record high2024-05-21 11:06
Living Nostradamus warns future epidemics could come from AI laboratories2024-05-21 11:03
Dybala hat2024-05-21 10:57
Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says2024-05-21 10:52
Beijing film fest unveils jury, film lineup and key highlights2024-05-21 10:45
Shandong city seeks to capitalize on barbecue fame2024-05-21 10:39
Premier League enters its most intriguing title race2024-05-21 10:20
Here comes the char2024-05-21 09:44
Fire rages through Copenhagen's historic stock exchange, spire collapses2024-05-21 09:29
US overdose deaths dropped in 2023, the first time since 20182024-05-21 11:40
Tesla execs Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel among those leaving company in bloodbath lay2024-05-21 11:25
Chinese sci2024-05-21 11:10
Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics2024-05-21 11:00
Young Boys seals 6th Swiss soccer league title in 7 years after rallying from firing coach Wicky2024-05-21 10:52
Beijing confirms recovering tourism during New Year holiday2024-05-21 10:45
Qingdao top Ningbo, Sichuan losing skid reaches 182024-05-21 10:33
Dallas TikTok star Camryn Herriage speaks for the first time after hit2024-05-21 10:33
Why US Catholics are planning pilgrimages in communities across the nation2024-05-21 10:29
Disneyland rides on its swift successes2024-05-21 10:24