Lam Wing-kee

Lam Wing-kee, a prominent Hong Kong bookseller, has died at the age of 70 in Taiwan after a battle with lung cancer. Lam gained international attention in 2015 when he was abducted and detained by mainland Chinese authorities. He publicly recounted his experiences, becoming a symbol of the suppression of free expression in Hong Kong. Following his release, Lam moved to Taiwan in 2019, where he reopened Causeway Bay Books. This new iteration of his bookstore in Taiwan served as a gathering place for Hong Kongers and a platform for them to speak out. His life and activism bore witness to the struggles against authoritarian repression. Lam's death at 70 marks the end of a significant chapter for those advocating for freedom of expression and human rights, particularly in the context of Hong Kong's changing political landscape.