Hong Kong speech therapists convicted over 'seditious' kids' books

Government accused group of publishing titles that stirred hatred against state

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Five Hong Kong speech therapists were charged in 2021 over publishing "seditious" children's books that authorities said stoked hatred of the city's Beijing-friendly government.  © Reuters

PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- Five Hong Kong speech therapists charged with sedition over a series of children's books were found guilty Wednesday in a case that critics say highlights China's crackdown on the city.

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