
What the Apple Daily closure means for the free press in Hong Kong
FT News Briefing
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The Closure of Apple Daily: A Loss for Press Freedom in Hong Kong
This chapter examines the closure of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily in Hong Kong, emphasizing its critical role in the free press landscape and the public's emotional reaction. It reflects on the paper's history, its influence during the 2019 protests, and the broader implications for media freedom under governmental pressures.
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