IPA Concerned over Reports of Hong Kong Book Bans
The International Publishers Association is extremely concerned by reports in the Guardian, Global Times and The Wall Street Journal among others that books by prominent protester, Joshua Wong, and Hong Kong politician, Tanya Chan, have been removed from public libraries and bookshops as the new Chinese Security Law is implemented in Hong Kong.
Freedom to Publish at London Book Fair – Telling the truth
The IPA’s 2ndFreedom to Publish Seminar took place at London Book Fair on 12 March 2019. An enthralled audience listened to the latest developments in the case of Gui Minhai and of the courage of publishers in ensuring readers have a reliable place to go for the truth.
Second Freedom to Publish Seminar @ London Book Fair confirmed
Following last year’s successful first edition, IPA is again partnering with London Book Fair to shine a light on Freedom to Publish challenges around the world. With freedom to publish under greater threat in many countries, it is not to be missed.
Accidental campaigners and international diplomacy
Frankfurt Book Fair, Weltempfang Stage, Friday October 12th 10:30am-11:30am
Welcome to Göteborg Book Fair, Gui Minhai
Dear Gui Minhai, We warmly welcome you to Göteborg Book Fair, 27-30 September 2018. We would very much like to invite you to participate in a seminar on the Friday, when we could together raise concern about the situation in China.
IPA Freedom to Publish Focus at Göteborg and Frankfurt Book Fairs
IPA will keep the spotlight on the Prix Voltaire in the coming months partnering an event at Göteborg Book Fair in September and with our own panel at Frankfurt Book Fair in October.
Gui Minhai awarded 2018 IPA Prix Voltaire
- missing Hong Kong/Swedish publisher Gui Minhai selected for award that supports defenders of freedom to publish.
- Award to be presented at International Publishers Congress in New Delhi on 12 February
International Publishers Call for Gui Minhai’s Release
• Seizure of Gui Minhai flouts the rule of law and the publisher’s human rights.
• IPA joins calls for immediate clarity on the situation of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai.