Mark Clifford, one of the former independent non-executive directors at Next Digital, told a congressional hearing on Oct. 14 how press freedom is under attack in Hong Kong, as evident by how the Chinese regime has driven Apple Daily to its deathbed. Apple Daily, which is published by Next Digital, is a Hong Kong newspaper…
Hong Kong’s Press Freedom Is Under Siege: Former Apple Daily Director
October 15, 2021
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Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to Exempt Journalists From Police Dispersal Orders
LOS ANGELES—On Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 98, which exempts media professionals from having to comply with police dispersal orders while covering protests, marches and other types of demonstrations. “Media organizations have documented more than 50 incidents of journalists being injured, detained or arrested over a 12-month period,” the Greater Los Angeles chapter…
21 Countries Demand China End Attack on Press Freedom in Hong Kong
July 11, 2021
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The United States and 20 other countries issued a joint statement on July 10, expressing concern about the current and future outlook of press freedom in Hong Kong. The group of 21 governments—part of the “Media Freedom Coalition” that was established in 2019 to advocate for press freedom and the safety of journalists—pointed to the…
Death of Free Press Spells the End of a Free Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai Advisor
June 25, 2021
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After decimating Hong Kong’s free press by forcing the closure of pro-democracy outlet Apple Daily, the Chinese communist regime will face little resistance in its bid to completely take over the city, warned the newspaper’s senior executive Mark Simon. “Once you’ve left the genie out of the bottle, it’s not going to sit there, they’re…
Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Newspaper in Crosschairs of CCP’s Widening Repression Campaign
June 23, 2021
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Apple Daily, an independent pro-democracy tabloid in Hong Kong known for its critical stance on China’s Communist Party, has weathered police raids and the jailing of its founder. But its 26th birthday might be its last. Hong Kong’s government, backed by Beijing, has taken aim at the newspaper. Last week, 500 police barged into the…
Pro-Democracy Paper in Hong Kong Forced to Close Under CCP’s Widening Repression Campaign
June 23, 2021
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Apple Daily, an independent pro-democracy tabloid in Hong Kong known for its critical stance on China’s Communist Party, has weathered police raids and the jailing of its founder. But its 26th birthday might be its last. Hong Kong’s government, backed by Beijing, has taken aim at the newspaper. Last week, 500 police barged into the…
Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Newspaper in Crosshairs of CCP’s Widening Repression Campaign
Apple Daily, an independent pro-democracy tabloid in Hong Kong known for its critical stance on China’s Communist Party, has weathered police raids and the jailing of its founder. But its 26th birthday might be its last. Hong Kong’s government, backed by Beijing, has taken aim at the newspaper. Last week, 500 police barged into the…
US Condemns Hong Kong Government for ‘Politically Motivated’ Arrests of Apple Daily Executives
The U.S. State Department on Thursday strongly condemned the pro-Beijing Hong Kong government for using the draconian national security law as a political tool to target pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily. On June 17, some 500 Hong Kong police officers raided Apple Daily’s headquarters and arrested five directors of the newspaper including its editor-in-chief. The police…
Hong Kong’s Name Registration Requirement for Prepaid SIM Cards Draws Concerns
June 4, 2021
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In Hong Kong, the fear of government surveillance and privacy concerns have been re-ignited after the pro-Beijing city government announced a new system requiring prepaid SIM card users to provide their personal information. Under the new system, cellphone users are required to provide their real name, birthday, identity document numbers, and a copy of the…
‘Game Is Not Over’: Emily Lau Says of HongKongers’ Fight for Democracy
May 17, 2021
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In Hong Kong, the struggle for democracy and freedom will continue despite the local government’s crackdown on opposition figures, activists, and press freedom, said Hong Kong’s “Iron Lady” Emily Lau. “I can tell you the game is not over. We will continue to struggle to defend our free lifestyle and our freedoms but in a…
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