Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been arrested over suspected collusion with foreign forces under the new national security law, his top aide said on Twitter, in what is the highest-profile arrest yet under the legislation. The new security law punishes anything China considers subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison. The new legislation has sent a chill through Hong Kong, affecting many aspects of life. Beijing's top representative office in Hong Kong described the sanctions as "clowning actions." Beijing and the Hong Kong government have said the law will not affect rights and freedoms, and that it is needed to plug security loopholes.

Source: CBC News August 10, 2020 02:15 UTC