Jimmy Lai-connected Apple Daily Taiwan to shut down

Would-be buyer says he will instead hire ex-staff for own new outlet

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Apple Daily Taiwan is closing down on Aug. 31. © EPA/Jiji

PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writer, and THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

HONG KONG/TAIPEI -- Apple Daily Taiwan, a news outlet with ties to detained Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, said on Tuesday it would turn off the lights on Aug. 31, quelling rumors of a sale.

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