Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy newspaper to close as Beijing tightens its grip

Next Media announced Wednesday that Apple Daily, its flagship tabloid, would stop publishing no later than Saturday due to an untenable environment in which its journalists had been arrested and millions of dollars in assets had been frozen. Its digital platform will no longer be accessible after Saturday, the company said in a statement. The news sent a deep chill through Hong Kong's media industry and undermined government claims the new legislation would not diminish press freedom.

Beijing's growing economic influence in the early 2000s meant that other outlets often avoided openly criticizing the Communist Party, mindful of commercial implications. Lai didn't care. Apple Daily continued poking the bear, even if that meant major Hong Kong corporations such as Cathay Pacific or CK Hutchison Holdings never advertised with the publication.

"Although the Apple is about to be picked off the tree, the spirit and perseverance of Apple Daily people will forever stay in our hearts." pic.twitter.com/3EC16iWAD3 — Karina Tsui 徐敏姿 June 23, 2021 "I never would have imagined it would come to this." said Andrea Lo, a freelance journalist in Hong Kong."Apple Daily is a huge part of everyday life for us as Hong Kongers, but not just because it has consistently been the biggest champion of the voice of the people. All of us find a lot of value in its coverage on everything from the pro-democracy protests, to real-time reports on incidents around Hong Kong.

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How many communist countries are left, if the communist way of thinking is good, why don’t other democratic countries adopt it?

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Everything China touches dies, instead of taking constructive criticism, the government has to find a way to silence the people. China does not move forward it takes a step back. It's like trying to teach a child how to ride a bike without falling off

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Little by little Hong Kong’s way of life is being diminished . Everyone knew it would happen . It will be UNDER CONTROL .

It was expected. unfortunately the world is watching its demise and unable to do anything about it.

It shall be closed earlier as it started to lie similar as BBC. More serious and more serious.

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Western countries will never understand, different countries have different definitions for democracy. They always try to impose their “democracy” onto others. HK is part of China, there is nothing wrong with closing these newspapers creating division. Good news!

I can see this. Even America wants to be an autocracy. They are satisfied with the minority making the policies for the majority.

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All sorts of morons. Personally, I never threaten or warn, I always try to provide information without any propaganda.

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Polish ultra have socialism. Persons smarter than them will become their level. There were still people of culture, law, learning etc.Wasting people with education on these idiots.

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We could see this coming for years. Soon there will be no difference between Hong Kong and the rest of China.

Hong Kong's biggest pro-terrorism newspaper to close as Beijing determines to end terrorism, protect the people of Hong Kong, and maintain peace and stability in Hong Kong.

Just like Germans in the 1930s...

US money on the way

这不是一份民主报纸，是造谣、污蔑、编造，诋毁他人的谎言报纸，已经被告上法庭很多很多次，并且输掉了所有官司，并被判巨额赔偿！你们能不能搞清楚再正确报道呢！

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China just walking over everyone they want and the western politicians can do nothing about it, embarrassing 😳

Pro-democracy is just code for ‘pro-capitalist’ which of course they’d censor because it poses a threat to their well functioning and cohesive governing. Maybe add that to the headline…

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“Pro democracy” 😂

Due to the lack of financial support from the US, Apple Daily had to close down. China still has a lot to learn from America.

Bastards. Do not trust China. Do not buy Chinese crap.

If it can be called ”pro-democracy' to create national division, I can admit this word

北京面临着一个以美国为首的联盟，该联盟致力于抵制中国在亚洲的经济、军事和外交势力。 中国也有债务上升、GDP增长率停滞和生产力下降。 那么中国的麻烦人口既在萎缩又在变老。ninganb AppleDaily FreedomofSpeech

RIP, Hong Kong democracy. It was fun while it lasted.

Inhuman behaviour by Chinese rule, must end soon...

中国原有的一丝国土都不丢，多的一丝都不要，但凡分裂抹黑中国的媒体，组织都应该制裁！

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Hong Kong is not China.

The Sun is biggest pro-democracy newspaper in britain ?

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Soon this will be in America

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