Mainland publishers raise profile at Hong Kong Book Fair

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The seven-day Hong Kong Book Fair, sponsored by the government, ran through July 21. (Photo by Anne Chan)

HONG KONG -- Chinese publishers have established a larger presence at Hong Kong's annual book fair, while local independent booksellers were removed from the exhibition amid renewed political scrutiny.