Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Charged Under Beijing’s National Security Law

Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Charged Under Beijing’s National Security Law
Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai pushes through a media pack as he arrives at the West Kowloon court in Hong Kong on Sept. 3, 2020. Isaac Lawrence/AFP via Getty Images
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Pro-democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been charged in Hong Kong under a national security law imposed by China, according to local media reports.

The 72-year-old was charged on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces and endangering national security, according to Apple Daily on Friday, citing a police source. He is arguably the most high-profile person to be charged under the law since it was implemented in June.

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