JapanChinese publishers have increased their visibility at this year's Hong Kong Book Fair, which was sponsored by the government. The event, held from July 15 to July 21, saw local independent booksellers excluded due to heightened political oversight. The article notes that ByteDance's Tomato Novel platform promotes online microdramas, raising concerns among local booksellers about potential regulatory boundaries.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of the changing dynamics at the Hong Kong Book Fair, highlighting both the growing influence of mainland publishers and the exclusion of local booksellers under political pressure. It does not overtly favor one side over another but reports on the observed and,
