Fung Wai-kong

Fung Wai-kong is the former managing editor of the now-defunct Apple Daily, a Hong Kong newspaper founded by Jimmy Lai. He is newsworthy because he is appealing his 10-year prison sentence, which was imposed under Hong Kong's national security law. This appeal is the first in a landmark trial related to Apple Daily, a newspaper known for its critical stance against the Chinese government. The newspaper was shuttered in 2021, and its founder, Jimmy Lai, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Fung's appeal comes shortly before the deadline for criminal appeals and highlights the ongoing crackdown on media freedom in Hong Kong. His case, along with those of other Apple Daily executives, represents a significant escalation in the prosecution of journalists and media outlets in the region, raising concerns about the future of press freedom in Hong Kong.