Hong Kong Bookseller Lam Wing-Kee, Known for Defying Authorities, Dies at 70

Lam Wing-Kee was a Hong Kong bookseller. He was among five booksellers kidnapped by Chinese officials in 2015. After his release, he publicly spoke out against the authorities. His defiance made him an international cause célèbre. He continued to advocate for press freedom. Lam passed away at the age of 70. His death marks the loss of a prominent dissident. Observers note his legacy in Hong Kong's publishing scene.