Chinese Police Detain Concert Pianist Li Yundi Over Prostitution Allegations

Chinese Police Detain Concert Pianist Li Yundi Over Prostitution Allegations
Chinese pianist Yundi Li speaks with AFP during an interview at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest Sept. 5, 2011. Mihai Barbu/AFP via Getty Images
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Concert pianist Li Yundi, one of China’s most famous musicians, has been detained in Beijing for prostitution allegations, state media said on 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.