Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has his bail revoked over national security charges

Hong Kong’s highest court has revoked media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bail after prosecutors succeeded in asking judges to send him back to detention.

Mr Lai had been granted bail on December 23 after three weeks in custody on charges of fraud and endangering national security. His appeal hearing is slated for February 1.

The court said on Thursday that it was “reasonably arguable” that the previous judge’s decision was erroneous and that the order of granting bail was invalid.

Mr Lai is among a string of pro-democracy activists and…