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What was the significance of Apple Daily in Hong Kong?

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Apple Daily was significant for its criticism of the Chinese government and support for pro-democracy protests. Founded in 1995 and led by Jimmy Lai, it expressed support for protesters in 2014 and 2019 when they took to the streets of Hong Kong. Chinese police raided Apple Daily’s offices in 2021, and it ceased publication shortly thereafter.