China government shuts down Hong Kong's pro-freedom newspaper

From the Guardian, UK.

Hong Kong’s Apple Daily, symbol of pro-democracy movement, to close Tabloid founded by Jimmy Lai and targeted by police raid last week will print final edition

The paper and its activist founder, Jimmy Lai, had become symbols of the pro-democracy movement and a thorn in the side of Hong Kong’s government and police, making it a prime target in the government’s efforts to stifle Hong Kong’s media.

National security police raided its offices last week as part of a crackdown that also included the freezing of its assets and accounts, crippling the company and guaranteeing its demise.

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Last week, police arrested five executives, including the editor-in-chief, Ryan Law, and the chief executive, Cheung Kim-hung, who were later charged, accused of colluding with foreign or external forces to endanger national security. Hundreds of officers raided the newsroom, seizing journalistic materials.

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[maria]

Truly sad and dangerous times. More on all this from Bari Weiss https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/when-a-free-society-becomes-a-police