Hong Kong. The pro-democracy daily “Pinggwo Yatbou” / “Apple Daily” may be shut down

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The government’s restrictions forced the pro-democratic Hong Kong daily “Pinggwo Yatbou” to suspend the activities of other services. The newspaper stopped publishing news on the English-language portal. It could close completely later this week if the Hong Kong administration refuses to release its funds. According to Hong Kong police, “Pinggwo Yatbou” (“Apple Daily”) called for sanctions against Hong Kong and China, which violated state security regulations. The proceedings against the newspaper are part of the intensified campaign of the authorities against the democratic opposition. The newspaper may be completely closed later this week The supervisory board of the newspaper’s publishing...