Raids targeting independent bookstores in Hong Kong are intensifying, raising concerns about freedom of expression. The crackdown began following the 2015 detention of Swedish-based Hong Kong publisher Gui Minhai. Recently, eleven individuals involved in the book industry have been arrested, signaling a significant escalation of pressure. Taiwanese parliamentarian Wu Pei-yi starkly criticized the actions, stating that "China is burning books." These actions are widely seen as an attempt to suppress dissent and control information flow within the region. The incidents highlight the eroding autonomy of Hong Kong and its impact on cultural and intellectual freedom. This ongoing repression threatens the vibrant literary scene once characteristic of the city.