Chinese police detain concert pianist Li Yundi over prostitution allegations


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Chinese state media reports that Li Yundi has been detained, prompting some incredulity and a lot of mockery on Chinese social media. Photo: Li Yundi/Facebook

Concert pianist Li Yundi, one of China's most famous musicians, has been detained in Beijing for prostitution allegations, state media said on Thursday (Oct 21), prompting some incredulity and a lot of mockery on Chinese social media.

Reuters was unable to immediately reach Li or a representative for comment.

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