Taiwan’s leader pays tribute to Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee after his death
Taiwan’s leader pays tribute to Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who has died in Taipei at age 70.
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Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookseller who previously faced detention by China in 2015, has passed away in Taipei. He was 70 years old at the time of his death.
Coverage from GazetteXtra, Reuters, Yahoo, NPR, and the South China Morning Post focuses on Lam’s background as a formerly detained figure and the official acknowledgement from Taiwan’s leadership. Reporting confirms his death occurred in Taipei.
Future updates may provide further details regarding the circumstances of his passing or additional official responses. Coverage does not yet specify the cause of death or arrangements for any public memorial services.
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Quick answers
Who was Lam Wing-kee?
He was a Hong Kong bookseller who had been detained by China in 2015.
Where did Lam Wing-kee die?
He died in Taipei, Taiwan.
How old was Lam Wing-kee when he died?
He was 70 years old.
Coverage (5)
- Taiwan Obit Hong Kong Bookseller GazetteXtra · 15h ago
- Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei, report says Reuters · 15h ago
- Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies in Taipei, aged 70 Yahoo · 15h ago
- Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70 NPR · 15h ago
- Taiwan’s leader pays tribute to Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee after his death South China Morning Post · 15h ago
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