[All news farewell to thank readers]

[All news farewell to thank readers]

Today is January 2, 2022. Zhongxin, which has been established for 5 years, wants to say goodbye to everyone.

I still remember that on New Year's Day in 2017, Zhongxin was established. At the press conference, a number of media "old ghosts" expressed their deep concern over the situation of press freedom in Hong Kong, and hoped that the news could inherit the spirit of professional journalism, return to the original intention of journalism, and serve the public interest and the public. A small step can encourage the industry to take a small step, and a small step for each individual can form a giant leap in protecting press freedom.”

Then, under the circumstance of extremely tight resources, Zhongxin tried to take a small step every day and slowly walk a small path: exclusive news, data news, character interviews, investigative reports, in-depth commentary, court news, China news, Collecting voices... Even though our manpower is limited, and the news is not enough or fast enough, our entire small team, the old ghost and the younger generation, are united in our efforts to seek truth and depth in news reporting.

Gradually, we changed from ten people to a team of dozens of people; from the beginning of the people on the streets "all the news? I don't know", to today I hear people say: "all the news? I have a look."

5 years, thank you all.

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On January 1, 2017, the first article published by Public News stated:

"The news was born on this special New Year's Day in 2017, because we want to accompany you in the days to come, no matter if the sun is high or the wind is blowing and raining. , sorrow or joy, life and death, is also the land of Hong Kong.”

We have always loved this land, but helplessly, now we are not only facing wind and rain, but tornadoes and huge waves.

We have never forgotten our original aspirations, but unfortunately, the rapid changes in society in the past two years and the deterioration of the media's living environment have made it impossible for us to achieve our ideals without worry.

In the eye of the wind, our small boat, in the current situation of high winds and turbulent waves, is in a serious situation. In a crisis, we must first ensure that everyone on board is safe.

We, with a heavy and unrepentant heart, announce:

Zhongxin will stop operating from January 4, 2022 (Tuesday), the website will no longer be updated, and will be closed after a period of time.

We sincerely thank our subscribers and readers for their support, and your love will be remembered in our hearts.

The road we have traveled in the past 5 years will be our cherished memories.

public news team