Hong Kong media: Li Zhiying was arrested, and his close friend Mark Simon is also wanted. He once worked in the CIA and visited the United States with Li several times.
[Global Network Comprehensive Report] The National Security Office of the Hong Kong police arrested 7 people including the leader of the chaos and the "One Media" Li Zhiying on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces and violating the Hong Kong National Security Law this (10th) morning. In a foreign country, Mark Simon, known as a close friend of Li Zhiying, was also wanted by the Hong Kong police on the same day. According to Hong Kong "Dongwang" and other Hong Kong media outlets, this person was a former employee of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and has accompanied Li Zhiying on numerous visits to the United States. Its identity has aroused outside attention.
“Dongwang” stated that Mark Simon posted on social media this morning, announcing that “Li Zhiying was arrested on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces”. And Mark Simon said in a media interview in June that he is now in Taiwan and only spends an average of 5 months in Hong Kong each year.
According to reports, Mark Simon has a close relationship with Li Zhiying. The investigation found that at least 17 private limited companies connected with Lebanon were registered with the address of Next Media Building before March. Three of them are jointly owned by Mark Simon and the other two are held by Mark Simon as director. It is suspected of violating the lease terms of the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate.
Some Taiwanese media have denounced Li Tuan for speculating. Last month, Changhong Construction, a Taiwan-listed builder, bought land and buildings in the Da'an section of Tucheng District, New Taipei City from related companies in Li. Looking through the information, the shareholder and director of the seller's company is Mark Simon.
The “East Net” report also pointed out that Li Zhiying had traveled to the United States many times, and Mark Simon had also accompanied him. Among them, Li Zhiying met with US Vice President Pence last July, and Mark Simon explained that the two met to discuss the content.
According to the report, Mark Simon has always had multiple identities. As a former employee of the CIA, he was also the advertising director of "One Media". In addition, Mark Simon was also accused of being the chairman of the Hong Kong branch of the Republican Party of the United States, and the United States. The ambassador to China has close ties.