Hong Kong Pride cancels indoor market after venue booking revoked

Hong Kong Pride's Rainbow Market, scheduled for November 14 at Central Market, was cancelled after the venue, managed by Chinachem Group, cited an 'administrative error' and withdrew the booking despite a confirmed reservation and deposit. The cancellation follows a pattern of venue denials for LGBTQ events in Hong Kong, raising concerns about shrinking civic space under national security laws. The incident signals continued constraints on civil society activities, though the official reason remains an administrative issue.