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Pro-democracy media chief: “We’ve tried and enjoyed media freedom in the past. We have no regrets.”
Source: Apple Daily #Jun23
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Pro-democracy media chief: “We’ve tried and enjoyed media freedom in the past. We have no regrets.”
Source: Apple Daily #Jun23
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Pro-democracy media chief: “We’ve tried and enjoyed media freedom in the past. We have no regrets.”
#LouiseWong Lai-Sheung, editor-in-chief of the #NextMagazine in Hong Kong wrote an open letter on the magazine’s Facebook on June 23, 2021 to bid farewell to readers.
Wong wrote that the Magazine has gone through many tough times in the past, including deep profit losses in 2016. Back then, vocal media tycoon, #JimmyLai Chee-yin, owner of the Next Magazine “warned” to roll-off the magazine and set a timeline to put pressure on his staff to work hard. Wong wrote, “He knows we are “attached” to the magazine. Not letting it fold is our biggest motivation.”
Wong continued in her letter, it took them 3 years to “remodel it” from traditional magazine to online media when readership and profits gradually picked up and meeting new highs. When subscription model was first put in place in Next Magazine in 2019, they were surprised to acquired over 100,000 subscribers. Despite that the magazine could not turn around its profits, but reduce loss.
Until June 21, “the editorial believes the big era has come to an end.”
Wong expressed in the letter that she is a sentimental person. But she didn’t shed tears. In the office that filled with shocks and anxieties, she told herself to remain calm and get on to an exit plan. Facing those staff who are still hopeful to continue operating the Magazine, she couldn’t help but told them to cut it off. “We’ve tried in the past and enjoyed media freedom. We have no regrets.”
Source: Apple Daily, #Jun23
https://bit.ly/3gVDndz
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Pro-democracy media chief: “We’ve tried and enjoyed media freedom in the past. We have no regrets.”
#LouiseWong Lai-Sheung, editor-in-chief of the #NextMagazine in Hong Kong wrote an open letter on the magazine’s Facebook on June 23, 2021 to bid farewell to readers.
Wong wrote that the Magazine has gone through many tough times in the past, including deep profit losses in 2016. Back then, vocal media tycoon, #JimmyLai Chee-yin, owner of the Next Magazine “warned” to roll-off the magazine and set a timeline to put pressure on his staff to work hard. Wong wrote, “He knows we are “attached” to the magazine. Not letting it fold is our biggest motivation.”
Wong continued in her letter, it took them 3 years to “remodel it” from traditional magazine to online media when readership and profits gradually picked up and meeting new highs. When subscription model was first put in place in Next Magazine in 2019, they were surprised to acquired over 100,000 subscribers. Despite that the magazine could not turn around its profits, but reduce loss.
Until June 21, “the editorial believes the big era has come to an end.”
Wong expressed in the letter that she is a sentimental person. But she didn’t shed tears. In the office that filled with shocks and anxieties, she told herself to remain calm and get on to an exit plan. Facing those staff who are still hopeful to continue operating the Magazine, she couldn’t help but told them to cut it off. “We’ve tried in the past and enjoyed media freedom. We have no regrets.”
Source: Apple Daily, #Jun23
https://bit.ly/3gVDndz
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Apple Daily Journalist: Hongkongers will not give up, journalists will never give up
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Jun23
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Apple Daily Journalist: Hongkongers will not give up, journalists will never give up
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Apple Daily Journalist: Hongkongers will not give up, journalists will never give up
Apple Daily local news journalist received flowers from supportive citizens, as he returned to the newspaper office.
Chan has worked for Apple Daily for over 3 years. He said he would miss "the Hong Kong with Apple Daily".
The 26-year-old top-selling pro-democracy newspaper will cease operation under the authorities' suppression. The last edition will be released after midnight on June 24, 2021.
Chan said all his colleagues are very busy and doing their best in their posts until the final moment of the newspaper.
"I also want to continuing my work at Apple Daily and that Next Digital can go on operating," Chan said. "But it is not we can have what we want."
Chan described Apple Daily as a place for media workers to pursue beliefs and ideals. Seeing editors and journalists getting arrested by the Hong Kong police, Chan said he could see the risk of being a journalist and asked fellow media workers and Hongkongers not to give up.
For its last edition, the newspaper will print 1 million copies. Chan reminded fellow Hongkongers, "Do get a copy of Apple Daily tomorrow!"
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Jun23
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Apple Daily Journalist: Hongkongers will not give up, journalists will never give up
Apple Daily local news journalist received flowers from supportive citizens, as he returned to the newspaper office.
Chan has worked for Apple Daily for over 3 years. He said he would miss "the Hong Kong with Apple Daily".
The 26-year-old top-selling pro-democracy newspaper will cease operation under the authorities' suppression. The last edition will be released after midnight on June 24, 2021.
Chan said all his colleagues are very busy and doing their best in their posts until the final moment of the newspaper.
"I also want to continuing my work at Apple Daily and that Next Digital can go on operating," Chan said. "But it is not we can have what we want."
Chan described Apple Daily as a place for media workers to pursue beliefs and ideals. Seeing editors and journalists getting arrested by the Hong Kong police, Chan said he could see the risk of being a journalist and asked fellow media workers and Hongkongers not to give up.
For its last edition, the newspaper will print 1 million copies. Chan reminded fellow Hongkongers, "Do get a copy of Apple Daily tomorrow!"
Source: Stand News; InMedia #Jun23
https://bit.ly/3vKjGuN
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Supporting Citizens Chant Outside #AppleDaily Office: "Hongkongers, fight on!"
On June 23, 2021, Apple Daily annnounced the printing of its last edition on the next day, due to the government's suppression of the 26-year-old pro-democracy newspaper.
Since the news of Apple Daily's closure was released, Hongkongers travelled to the newspaper office in Tseung Kwan O to pay tribute to the journalists and the staff who have been fighting for press freedom in the city. Some gave flowers to the staff.
The newspaper will print 1 million copies for its last edition.
In the evening, more and more supporting citizens, including parents with kids, gathered outside the premise, filling up the road, despite the rain.
The public chanted, "Support Apple Daily til the end!" and "Hongkongers, fight on!"
The staff of Apple Daily responded by flashing lights from their office. Some bowed to the supporting citizens.
Source: Stand News #Jun23
https://bit.ly/3wVUjra
#SaveAppleDaily
Supporting Citizens Chant Outside #AppleDaily Office: "Hongkongers, fight on!"
On June 23, 2021, Apple Daily annnounced the printing of its last edition on the next day, due to the government's suppression of the 26-year-old pro-democracy newspaper.
Since the news of Apple Daily's closure was released, Hongkongers travelled to the newspaper office in Tseung Kwan O to pay tribute to the journalists and the staff who have been fighting for press freedom in the city. Some gave flowers to the staff.
The newspaper will print 1 million copies for its last edition.
In the evening, more and more supporting citizens, including parents with kids, gathered outside the premise, filling up the road, despite the rain.
The public chanted, "Support Apple Daily til the end!" and "Hongkongers, fight on!"
The staff of Apple Daily responded by flashing lights from their office. Some bowed to the supporting citizens.
Source: Stand News #Jun23
https://bit.ly/3wVUjra
#SaveAppleDaily
Counting Down to the Last Moment of Hong Kong's Pro-domocracy Newspaper #AppleDaily
On the evening of June 23, 2021, Apple Daily staff flashed lights from the newspaper office. They called out to the supporting citizens who have filled up the streets: "Thank you, Hongkongers!"
The crowd replied by shouting "Thank You" back to the staff. The supporters said "we will not give in!"
Photos by Kenny Huang & Michael Ho; Apple Daily #Jun23
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On the evening of June 23, 2021, Apple Daily staff flashed lights from the newspaper office. They called out to the supporting citizens who have filled up the streets: "Thank you, Hongkongers!"
The crowd replied by shouting "Thank You" back to the staff. The supporters said "we will not give in!"
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Hongkongers in Solidarity with #AppleDaily journalists: "We'll not give in"
On the last day of the 26-year-old pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily on June 23, 2021, its staff and journalists carried out their work until the very last minute.
Supporting citizens brought flowers, handwritten signs and letters to the newspaper office, thanking the pro-democracy newspaper for its commitment in seeking truth and safeguarding press freedom in the past 26 years.
On the site, signs that read "I fxxking love Hong Kong", "thank you for your hard work" and "thank you for walking with us" as well as drawings of apple tree were all over the place.
After today, Apple Daily will no longer be printed, but the spirit and the memories of the newspaper will be remembered by many Hongkongers.
As the supporting citizens chanted, "Hongkongers, fight on" and "we will not back down" despite the increasing political suppression by authorities.
#SupportAppleDaily #Solidarity #Hongkongers #FightforFreedom
Hongkongers in Solidarity with #AppleDaily journalists: "We'll not give in"
On the last day of the 26-year-old pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily on June 23, 2021, its staff and journalists carried out their work until the very last minute.
Supporting citizens brought flowers, handwritten signs and letters to the newspaper office, thanking the pro-democracy newspaper for its commitment in seeking truth and safeguarding press freedom in the past 26 years.
On the site, signs that read "I fxxking love Hong Kong", "thank you for your hard work" and "thank you for walking with us" as well as drawings of apple tree were all over the place.
After today, Apple Daily will no longer be printed, but the spirit and the memories of the newspaper will be remembered by many Hongkongers.
As the supporting citizens chanted, "Hongkongers, fight on" and "we will not back down" despite the increasing political suppression by authorities.
#SupportAppleDaily #Solidarity #Hongkongers #FightforFreedom
#Hongkongers #NeverGiveUp
The Spread of #WhiteTerror in a #PoliceState: Hong Kong Authorities' Ultimate Crackdown on Pro-democracy Newspaper #AppleDaily
Image: Lau Yan-hin
Source: Stand News #Jun23
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The Spread of #WhiteTerror in a #PoliceState: Hong Kong Authorities' Ultimate Crackdown on Pro-democracy Newspaper #AppleDaily
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The Spread of #WhiteTerror in a #PoliceState: Hong Kong Authorities' Ultimate Crackdown on Pro-democracy Newspaper #AppleDaily
A political satire goes viral on social media, after pro-democracy newspaper #AppleDaily announced its closure the next day on June 23, 2021, due to the goverement's suppression.
The image shows a pen, an apple and hands tied up in a chain of metal rails.
The drawing, which pays tribute to the 26-year-old Apple Daily, is a vivid reflection of the worsening press freedom in Hong Kong.
It implies that any intellectual who dares to write to express their free opinion could be viciously arrested and sent behind bars under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
Image: Lau Yan-hin
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The image shows a pen, an apple and hands tied up in a chain of metal rails.
The drawing, which pays tribute to the 26-year-old Apple Daily, is a vivid reflection of the worsening press freedom in Hong Kong.
It implies that any intellectual who dares to write to express their free opinion could be viciously arrested and sent behind bars under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
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#AppleDaily journalists go to work as usual: "Losing job is not as scary as forfeiting integrity."
Source: Stand News #Jun23
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#AppleDaily journalists go to work as usual: "Losing job is not as scary as forfeiting integrity."
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