Chinese star Li Yifeng detained on prostitution charges, global brands end partnership


By AGENCY

The 35-year-old was arrested by Beijing police on charges of 'soliciting prostitution on multiple occasions'. Photo: Li Yifeng/Weibo

Global brands including luxury fashion house Prada SpA and healthcare company Haleon Plc have cut ties with star Chinese actor and singer Li Yifeng, who was detained on prostitution charges as the government continues a crackdown on the entertainment industry.

Li, 35, was arrested by Beijing police on charges of "soliciting prostitution on multiple occasions,” according to a Weibo post by the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau and a report by state-run CCTV.

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