The banned book industry thrived in Hong Kong for 30 years. In the 1980s, Hong Kong’s political publications had an impact on Beijing’s political situation.
Pro-Beijing newspapers accused the shop of supporting violence and sent reporters pretending to be customers to secretly take photos of its staff members.
“Being a teacher in Hong Kong is no longer a dignified profession,” said Yeung Wing-yu, a former manager of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority.