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Jimmy Lai, one of Hong Kong's most prominent democracy activists, has openly called on foreign countries to assist Hong Kong.

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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.

China imposed the security law on Hong Kong just before midnight on June 30, punishing what Beijing broadly defines as subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison.*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.

"What I have, this place gave me, I will fight on till the last day. It will be honour if I... sacrifice," Lai said."The so-called foreign influence is our only salvation ... I think if the Americans support us very strongly, the other countries will follow through. America has to take the lead," he said in his comments in May.

*Hong Kong police said on Monday they had arrested 7 people on suspicion of breaching the city's new national security law for offences including collusion with foreign powers. Police said the operation was still ongoing and further arrests possible.

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