Chain Store Removes Epoch Times in Hong Kong, Beijing Pressure Suspected

The Epoch Times Hong Kong newspaper is seen on the shelf outside a 7-Eleven store in Hong Kong on April 1, 2019. Sung Pi Long/The Epoch Times

Hong Kong locals are voicing their concerns after a local franchise of the popular convenience store chain 7-Eleven decided to withdraw The Epoch Times’ Hong Kong edition from its local stores beginning on Aug. 16.

7-Eleven licenses franchises around the world via partnerships with local brands. The Hong Kong franchise has no relation to the U.S.-headquartered company.