• Hong Kong High Court ruled on Aug. 18, 2026 in favor of chairman Xiang Xin and alternate director Kung Ching.
• Apple Daily Ltd. and AD Internet Ltd. found liable for defamation tied to 10 articles published in November–December 2019.
• Court awarded HKD 1.5 million in damages, plus interest, with defendants ordered to pay legal costs.
• Claims against other defendants were dropped due to settlement with one party, service issues for the rest.

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