WorldPublished: 18 July 2026 at 02:37

Lam Wing-Kee, Hong Kong Bookseller Who Defied Authorities, Dies at 70

Lam Wing-Kee, a Hong Kong bookseller kidnapped by Chinese officials in 2015, has died at age 70. He became an international cause célèbre after speaking out upon his release.

Lam Wing-Kee, a Hong Kong bookseller, passed away at the age of 70. He gained international prominence as one of five booksellers abducted by Chinese officials in 2015. After his release, he spoke publicly about his ordeal, defying authorities and attracting global attention. His case became a cause célèbre among human rights advocates, highlighting tensions between Hong Kong and mainland China. Lam's courage in speaking out made him a symbol of resistance against state overreach.

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