Apple Daily

Apple Daily was a pro-democracy, tabloid-style newspaper in Hong Kong, founded by media mogul Jimmy Lai. It was known for its critical stance towards the Chinese government. The newspaper is now defunct, having been forced to close down following the implementation of Hong Kong's national security law. Apple Daily and its key figures are currently newsworthy due to ongoing legal battles and appeals related to national security charges. Jimmy Lai, the founder, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on national security charges, a conviction he will not appeal. However, he recently won an appeal against a separate fraud conviction. Lam Man-chung and Fung Wai-kong, former executives, are appealing their sentences related to national security offenses. These cases highlight the ongoing crackdown on dissent and freedom of the press in Hong Kong, raising concerns about the erosion of civil liberties under the national security law.