As a critical update to the prior incident regarding the National Security arrest of its founder on 24 June 2026, Hunter Bookstore reopened for business on 7 July 2026, after Wong Man-huen was released by police two days after arrest. While the resumption of operations demonstrates the resilience of independent civic spaces, the legal threat remains highly active. The founder is still on police bail, her bank account access is most likely obstructed due to the money laundering allegation, and the structural chilling effect on the independent book sector continues unabated.
