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Hong Kong independent news outlet shuts down to 'ensure safety'

Asia Pacific Jan 3, 2022

Hong Kong independent news outlet shuts down to 'ensure safety'

Late Sunday, CitizenNews announced "with a heavy heart" that it would cease operations on Tuesday and its website would shut down "later."

Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy media outlet and arrest six

Asia Pacific Dec 29, 2021

Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy media outlet and arrest six

by Edmond Ng and Sara Cheng

The raid raises more concerns about freedom of speech in the former British colony, which returned to Chinese rule in 1997 with the promise that rights would be protected.

Hong Kong adds sedition charge for former tycoon Jimmy Lai

Asia Pacific Dec 28, 2021

Hong Kong adds sedition charge for former tycoon Jimmy Lai

by Olivia Tam

The jailed tycoon and six former employees of his flagship Apple Daily newspaper were charged with conspiracy to produce and distribute seditious publications under the Crimes Ordinance.

One month since closing of Apple Daily, concern over Hong Kong free press lingers

Asia Pacific Jul 25, 2021

One month since closing of Apple Daily, concern over Hong Kong free press lingers

by Caroline Tam

Apple Daily's closure and the subsequent arrests of its employees have sparked fears of a broader crackdown by Beijing.

Hong Kong police charge four former Apple Daily staff under security law

Asia Pacific Jul 22, 2021

Hong Kong police charge four former Apple Daily staff under security law

Police said they officially laid charges against four persons aged 51 to 57, for the offense of "conspiracy to collude with foreign forces."

How China’s security law changed Hong Kong forever in 12 months

Asia Pacific Jun 30, 2021

How China’s security law changed Hong Kong forever in 12 months

by Iain Marlow

The law China imposed on Hong Kong a year ago was much more than a piece of legislation: It showed Beijing was now running the show.

Hong Kong police arrest Apple Daily editorial writer at airport

Asia Pacific Jun 28, 2021

Hong Kong police arrest Apple Daily editorial writer at airport

by Natalie Lung

The Apple Daily’s chief editorial writer was arrested at Hong Kong’s airport, local media reported, the seventh person swept up this month in a national security probe into the now-shut pro-democracy newspaper. Fung Wai-kong was detained as he attempted to leave the city, media including ...

Hong Kong’s voice for democracy is silenced

Editorials Jun 26, 2021

Hong Kong’s voice for democracy is silenced

The sweep of the security law encompasses far more than the media. Businesses that once flocked to Hong Kong because of its energy and proximity to China are now rethinking those choices.

What else has Hong Kong lost, readers ask, as a paper is silenced

Asia Pacific Jun 25, 2021

What else has Hong Kong lost, readers ask, as a paper is silenced

by Austin Ramzy and Tiffany May

To many, Apple Daily was a symbol of the civil liberties that have been lost as Beijing has tightened its grip over the city.

Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily signs off in 'painful farewell'

Asia Pacific Jun 24, 2021

Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily signs off in 'painful farewell'

by Sharon Abratique and Jessie Pang

The closure of the popular tabloid marks the end of an era for media freedom in the Chinese-ruled city.

Hong Kong's Apple Daily to publish final issue Thursday after spate of arrests

Asia Pacific Jun 23, 2021

Hong Kong's Apple Daily to publish final issue Thursday after spate of arrests

The paper, owned by now-jailed media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, has faced intense pressure from the government.

Hong Kong police arrest Apple Daily writer in ongoing operation

Asia Pacific Jun 23, 2021

Hong Kong police arrest Apple Daily writer in ongoing operation

Police arrested a 55-year-old man for allegedly colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security, with local media reporting the man is a columnist with the paper.

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