PoliticsFormer Apple Daily chief Cheung Kim-hung released early, says he is ‘deeply regretful’ to state media
Hong Kong media report that Cheung Kim-hung, former chief executive of Next Digital and president of Apple Daily, has been released early and joined a Correctional Services Department visit to Shenzhen. In an interview with Chinese state media, he said he was “deeply regretful” of his crimes and proud of his Chinese identity. At least three other people jailed under the Hong Kong National Security Law were reportedly also freed early, prompting attention to whether Next Digital founder Jimmy Lai could receive parole.
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Former Apple Daily chief Cheung Kim-hung released early, says he is ‘deeply regretful’ to state media
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