Jimmy Lai, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy activists, was arrested for suspected collusion with foreign forces under the national security law. Here’s a bit about him:
HONG KONG - Jimmy Lai, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy activists, was arrested on Monday for suspected collusion with foreign forces under the national security law, in what is the highest profile arrest yet under the new legislation.
*Lai, a millionaire publishing tycoon, has been a key critic of Beijing and widely believed to be a target of the new legislation.*He started working in a textile factory and by the age of 25, Lai had set up a successful garment business, manufacturing sweaters for major U.S. retailers. *In an editorial in February, China’s state-owned Global Times tabloid called Lai “a force of evil”, rather than the “hero” of democracy painted by the West.
*Apple Daily has been hit by dwindling advertising revenues as well as frequent attacks by pro-Beijing voices in the city.
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