Book censorship in China

A The Economist magazine (1st issue June 1, 2019) whose content related to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre was torn out

Book censorship in the People's Republic of China (PRC) is mandated by the PRC's ruling party, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and is currently widespread in China. Enforcement is strict and sometimes inconsistent. Punishment for violations can be arbitrary many times leading to long sentences for crimes against censorship laws.[1]

The CCP and the government have historically been sensitive to any opinions on the politics and history of China and its leaders that differ from currently sanctioned opinions.

In the 2010s, book censorship intensified and spread from mainland China to Hong Kong.[2][3] The CCP's handling of the censorship of media and literature has been scrutinized by countries and groups around the world.[4] The CCP's actions have also resulted in actions of defiance in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.[5]

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  4. ^ Dwyer, Colin (23 January 2018). "China Seizes Publisher Of Banned Books Again — Just Months After Releasing Him". NPR. Archived from the original on 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  5. ^ "Hong Kong Book Fair draws fans and seekers of forbidden books". South China Morning Post. 2018-07-18. Archived from the original on 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2020-12-12.