Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under new national security law


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1:37 am Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under new national security law Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his support of the city’s pro-democracy movement and criticism of China , has been arrested on suspicion of “colluding” with foreign forces, according to local police. The offense was created by a new national security law imposed on the city by Beijing last month. Lai’s business partner Mark Simon said the tycoon was arrested early Monday. Seven men in all, aged between 39 and 72, were arrested, according to a police statement, on charges including collusion with...