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Apple Daily

Apple Daily was a Hong Kong-based Chinese-language newspaper, founded by Jimmy Lai in 1995. Operating in the media industry, it was known for its tabloid format, mixing news, celebrity gossip, and investigative journalism. Primarily serving the Hong Kong public, it gained a wide circulation and was a leading news source, notably for its strong pro-democracy and anti-Beijing editorial stance. Headquartered in Tseung Kwan O, its overall business focus was on providing a critical voice and acting as a watchdog. The paper ceased publication in June 2021 due to asset freezes and arrests under the national security law.

Hong Kong courts

Court orders defunct Apple Daily to pay HK$1.5 million over defamatory articles

Judge says Apple Daily failed to prove its allegations or allow China Innovation Investment and its executives to respond before publication.

18 Aug 2026 - 10:16PM

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Jimmy Lai’s case a reminder that the media cannot behave with impunity

14 May 2026 - 10:47AMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

China backs Hong Kong courts, ignores calls to free Jimmy Lai ahead of Trump visit

12 May 2026 - 9:32PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai case in press freedom index

Authorities accuse some media groups of conflating Lai case with press freedom to vilify Hong Kong and mislead public.

1 May 2026 - 11:50PM

Former media boss Jimmy Lai. The founder of the now-defunct tabloid-style newspaper Apple Daily was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February. Photo: AFP

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong seeks to seize HK$56.5 million, 17 companies from jailed Jimmy Lai

Secretary for justice has applied to the High Court to seize Lai’s assets linked to national security offences.

21 Apr 2026 - 7:33PM

Jimmy Lai trial

Court to hold hearing in July on confiscating Jimmy Lai’s properties

Sixty-minute hearing set for July 8 to handle confiscation order that authorities say will ‘cut off funding chains’ for national security offences.

8 Apr 2026 - 7:55PM

Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Debate over Jimmy Lai’s sentencing should steer clear of geopolitics

Courts can be criticised; judgments can be contested. But legal analysis should not be influenced by geopolitical rivalry.

3 Apr 2026 - 10:10AMvideocam

Chief Superintendent of the Hong Kong police for national security Steve Li Kwai-wah speaks to media at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts in Hong Kong on February 9 after Jimmy Lai Chee-ying was sentenced to 20 years in jail. Photo: EPA

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Hong Kong authorities seek forfeiture order for properties tied to Jimmy Lai’s crimes

Confiscating properties will ensure they are not used to further threaten national security, government spokesman says.

2 Apr 2026 - 10:01PM

Hong Kong courts

Charge dropped against ex-Apple Daily executive who turned prosecution witness

Former chief financial officer Royston Chow secured immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony against Jimmy Lai in fraud case.

27 Mar 2026 - 5:12PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong slams UK for undermining rule of law with calls to release Jimmy Lai

City government accuses Britain of interfering in local affairs after UK publishes report on Sino-British Joint Declaration’s implementation.

27 Mar 2026 - 8:01PM

Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper says in Britain’s six-monthly report on the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration that the UK government will continue to press for Jimmy Lai’s release. Photo: dpa

Hong Kong courts

Former Apple Daily executive editor appeals 10-year sentence in Hong Kong

Lam Man-chung becomes the second defendant in high-profile national security case to seek reduced sentence for collusion offences.

9 Mar 2026 - 7:53PM

Lam Man-chung (seated, pictured in 2021) has appealed against his 10-year sentence. Photo: Dickson Lee

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai will not appeal 20-year sentence after national security trial: source

Legal source confirms 78-year-old Apple Daily founder will not file application to Court of Appeal before standard 28-day deadline.

6 Mar 2026 - 8:07PM

Jimmy Lai trial

Ex-Apple Daily executive first to appeal sentence in landmark Hong Kong trial

Fung Wai-kong, former managing editor of Apple Daily’s English edition, filed appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday.

3 Mar 2026 - 6:42PM

Crime in Hong Kong

Court clears Jimmy Lai of fraud as government slams him for ‘exploiting resources’

Court of Appeal quashes conviction, ruling prosecution failed to prove Lai had made a ‘false representation’ or could be held liable for concealment.

27 Mar 2026 - 3:26PM

Jimmy Lai was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison following a landmark national security trial. Photo: Felix Wong

Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams US, UK, Australia and EU over Jimmy Lai sentencing remarks

Commissioner’s office says it summoned representatives from the countries and bloc in Hong Kong to voice ‘strong dissatisfaction’.

14 Feb 2026 - 8:20PM

Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday sentenced the 78-year-old Jimmy Lai to 20 years in jail for national security crimes. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong courts

As I see it | Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact check

While some critiques of the former media boss’ sentencing come down to different standards of governance and journalism, others are steeped in hypocrisy.

14 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Hong Kong must keep up ‘unrelenting’ fight to safeguard national security

The central government’s white paper is the clearest and strongest warning yet against violations of national security.

11 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Collusion is a serious offence. Let Jimmy Lai’s case be an example

Critics of the former media boss’ sentencing should remember that he was not on trial for his beliefs, but rather for a clearly defined crime against national security.

10 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM

Jimmy Lai trial

Key dates in Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong national security case

10 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM

Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Jimmy Lai trial shows Hong Kong’s rule of law remains robust

The court arrived at the sentences based on the law and the evidence, consistent with the role and responsibilities of the city’s independent judiciary.

10 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

Jimmy Lai trial

Ex-media boss Jimmy Lai jailed for 20 years under national security law

Beijing hails punishment as a ‘powerful declaration’ against those who dare challenge the city’s national security law.

10 Feb 2026 - 11:24PMvideocam

Jimmy Lai (front row, third from right) at his sentencing hearing. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security crimes

Hong Kong leader and Beijing office say sentence shows rule of law has been upheld, while UK pledges to engage with Chinese authorities over case.

10 Feb 2026 - 11:28PMvideocam

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Cardinal Joseph Zen and Jimmy Lai’s wife Teresa Lai leave West Kowloon Court. Photo: Sam Tsang

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai to be sentenced on Monday in Hong Kong national security trial

High Court judges to hand down penalties on 78-year-old defendant at 10am, according to judiciary website.

6 Feb 2026 - 10:08PM

Jimmy Lai trial

Beijing, Hong Kong slam European bid to sanction officials over Jimmy Lai trial

Resolution in response to conviction of former media boss also calls for rethink of city’s trade status under World Trade Organization.

23 Jan 2026 - 11:13PMvideocam

Jimmy Lai trial

Former Hong Kong Apple Daily executive ‘regrets’ not standing up to Jimmy Lai

Lawyer for ex-associate publisher of defunct tabloid cites client’s objection to Lai’s idea for satirical online show and praise from industry peers.

13 Jan 2026 - 9:51PM

Jimmy Lai arrives at West Kowloon Court in a Correctional Services Department vehicle on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong lawyers for publisher, activists seek reduced jail time

Trio among eight defendants who pleaded guilty before former media boss Jimmy Lai’s conviction last month in national security trial.

12 Jan 2026 - 9:22PM

Defendants in Jimmy Lai’s national security trial arrive at court on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Jimmy Lai trial

Judges question Jimmy Lai’s bid for lighter sentence, citing stable health

High Court justices begin hearing arguments on length of sentences to be handed down to Apple Daily founder and eight others.

13 Jan 2026 - 11:23AMvideocam

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai may complete non-national security jail terms by June: prosecutor

Prosecutor says with one-third guilty plea discount factored in, Lai may finish sentences for four other criminal cases on June 11.

15 Jan 2026 - 12:21PMvideocam

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Court orders defunct Apple Daily to pay HK$1.5 million over defamatory articles

Judge says Apple Daily failed to prove its allegations or allow China Innovation Investment and its executives to respond before publication.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Jimmy Lai’s case a reminder that the media cannot behave with impunity

China backs Hong Kong courts, ignores calls to free Jimmy Lai ahead of Trump visit

Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai case in press freedom index

Authorities accuse some media groups of conflating Lai case with press freedom to vilify Hong Kong and mislead public.

Hong Kong seeks to seize HK$56.5 million, 17 companies from jailed Jimmy Lai

Secretary for justice has applied to the High Court to seize Lai’s assets linked to national security offences.

Court to hold hearing in July on confiscating Jimmy Lai’s properties

Sixty-minute hearing set for July 8 to handle confiscation order that authorities say will ‘cut off funding chains’ for national security offences.

Opinion | Debate over Jimmy Lai’s sentencing should steer clear of geopolitics

Courts can be criticised; judgments can be contested. But legal analysis should not be influenced by geopolitical rivalry.

Hong Kong authorities seek forfeiture order for properties tied to Jimmy Lai’s crimes

Confiscating properties will ensure they are not used to further threaten national security, government spokesman says.

Charge dropped against ex-Apple Daily executive who turned prosecution witness

Former chief financial officer Royston Chow secured immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony against Jimmy Lai in fraud case.

Hong Kong slams UK for undermining rule of law with calls to release Jimmy Lai

City government accuses Britain of interfering in local affairs after UK publishes report on Sino-British Joint Declaration’s implementation.

Former Apple Daily executive editor appeals 10-year sentence in Hong Kong

Lam Man-chung becomes the second defendant in high-profile national security case to seek reduced sentence for collusion offences.

Jimmy Lai will not appeal 20-year sentence after national security trial: source

Legal source confirms 78-year-old Apple Daily founder will not file application to Court of Appeal before standard 28-day deadline.

Ex-Apple Daily executive first to appeal sentence in landmark Hong Kong trial

Fung Wai-kong, former managing editor of Apple Daily’s English edition, filed appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday.

Court clears Jimmy Lai of fraud as government slams him for ‘exploiting resources’

Court of Appeal quashes conviction, ruling prosecution failed to prove Lai had made a ‘false representation’ or could be held liable for concealment.

Beijing slams US, UK, Australia and EU over Jimmy Lai sentencing remarks

Commissioner’s office says it summoned representatives from the countries and bloc in Hong Kong to voice ‘strong dissatisfaction’.

As I see it | Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact check

While some critiques of the former media boss’ sentencing come down to different standards of governance and journalism, others are steeped in hypocrisy.

Editorial | Hong Kong must keep up ‘unrelenting’ fight to safeguard national security

The central government’s white paper is the clearest and strongest warning yet against violations of national security.

Opinion | Collusion is a serious offence. Let Jimmy Lai’s case be an example

Critics of the former media boss’ sentencing should remember that he was not on trial for his beliefs, but rather for a clearly defined crime against national security.

Key dates in Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong national security case

Key dates in Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong national security case

Editorial | Jimmy Lai trial shows Hong Kong’s rule of law remains robust

The court arrived at the sentences based on the law and the evidence, consistent with the role and responsibilities of the city’s independent judiciary.

Ex-media boss Jimmy Lai jailed for 20 years under national security law

Beijing hails punishment as a ‘powerful declaration’ against those who dare challenge the city’s national security law.

Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security crimes

Hong Kong leader and Beijing office say sentence shows rule of law has been upheld, while UK pledges to engage with Chinese authorities over case.

Jimmy Lai to be sentenced on Monday in Hong Kong national security trial

High Court judges to hand down penalties on 78-year-old defendant at 10am, according to judiciary website.

Beijing, Hong Kong slam European bid to sanction officials over Jimmy Lai trial

Resolution in response to conviction of former media boss also calls for rethink of city’s trade status under World Trade Organization.

Former Hong Kong Apple Daily executive ‘regrets’ not standing up to Jimmy Lai

Lawyer for ex-associate publisher of defunct tabloid cites client’s objection to Lai’s idea for satirical online show and praise from industry peers.

Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong lawyers for publisher, activists seek reduced jail time

Trio among eight defendants who pleaded guilty before former media boss Jimmy Lai’s conviction last month in national security trial.

Judges question Jimmy Lai’s bid for lighter sentence, citing stable health

High Court justices begin hearing arguments on length of sentences to be handed down to Apple Daily founder and eight others.

Jimmy Lai may complete non-national security jail terms by June: prosecutor

Prosecutor says with one-third guilty plea discount factored in, Lai may finish sentences for four other criminal cases on June 11.

Opinion | Jimmy Lai’s case a reminder that the media cannot behave with impunity