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

- Published: 2026-07-17T21:03:38Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T00:42:26Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/world/asia/lam-wing-kee-dead.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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One of five booksellers kidnapped by Chinese officials in 2015, Mr. Lam spoke out after his release and became an international cause célèbre.

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