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CCP Foreign Minister Locks in Visit to Australia
The visit is shrouded with questions around the treatment of Australian writer Yang Hengjun, who was sentenced to death in China.
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Beijing has handed an Australian citizen a 'suspended death sentence' amid pressure not to support Taiwan's democratic system.
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Make the CCP Feel the ‘Anguish and Anger’ of the Australian People: Shadow Minister
Mr. Yang's suspended death sentence comes amid supposed 'thawing' ties between Canberra and Beijing.
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Judge, Jury, Executioner: Beijing Tries to Change How We Think About Taiwan
The dictatorship’s increased brittleness is being displayed by its heavy-handed approach.
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Eric Abetz
Beijing Imposes ‘Suspended Death Sentence’ on Australian Citizen Following Taiwan Threats
'The Australian government will be communicating our response in the strongest terms,' said Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong.
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Alfred Bui
Australian PM Meets Chinese Leader After Years of Frozen Relations
Two leaders discussed trade relations but didn't mention the AUKUS military pact.
November 6, 2023
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Sons of Imprisoned Australian-Chinese Writer Ask PM for ‘2nd Miracle’ Ahead of Beijing Visit
Yang's sons are requesting Mr. Albanese do all in his power to save their fathers life and return ...
November 1, 2023
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Detained Chinese-Australian Writer Fears He Could Die in Prison
Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun fears he could die of kidney disease in a Chinese prison if he does ...
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The partner of detained Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei has accused Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian of lying ...
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Concerns Raised Over Australian Journalist Cheng Lei as Beijing Suspends Consular Visits
The partner of Cheng Lei, a Chinese-Australian journalist, detained in China for almost two years, has raised concerns ...
June 2, 2022
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Australian Blogger on Trial in China Worried Political Tensions May Impact Outcome
SYDNEY—Australian blogger Yang Hengjun, who is facing trial in Beijing for alleged espionage charges, has asked the judge ...
May 31, 2021
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Australian Ambassador Denied Entry to Beijing Trial of Writer Yang Hengjun
Australian Ambassador to China Graham Fletcher has been denied entry to the closed court trial on espionage charges ...
May 26, 2021
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Australia Protests as China Charges Writer With Spying
SYDNEY—Australia called on March 25 for the immediate release of Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun after China formally indicted ...
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Australian Foreign Minister ‘Very Concerned’ for Writer Detained in China
SYDNEY—Australia on Dec. 2 criticized the treatment of a Chinese-born Australian writer detained by Beijing for almost a ...
December 2, 2019
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Reuters
Australia Seeks Release of Writer as China Warns Not to Interfere
SYDNEY—Australia will advocate for the release of a Chinese-born Australian writer held by Beijing on suspicion of espionage, ...
August 29, 2019
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Reuters
China Warns Australia Over Yang Hengjun
China has warned Australia not to interfere in the case of a dual citizen charged with espionage in ...
August 27, 2019
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AAP
Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne Says Yang Hengjun Is Not Australian Spy
The Morrison government has declared that Australian citizen and writer Dr. Yang Hengjun has not been spying for ...
August 27, 2019
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The Conversation
China Charges Australian Writer With Spying
Australian writer and former China diplomat Yang Hengjun has been formally charged with espionage by Chinese authorities. His ...
August 26, 2019
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AAP
Australia ‘Deeply Disappointed’ China Criminally Detains Writer Yang Hengjun
CANBERRA, Australia—Australia's foreign minister said on July 19 her government was "deeply disappointed" that a Chinese Australian writer ...
July 19, 2019
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The Associated Press
Australia Says China Transfers Writer Yang Hengjun to Detention Center in Beijing
MELBOURNE—China has moved Australian writer Yang Hengjun to a detention center in the capital, Beijing, Australia's foreign ministry ...
July 18, 2019
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Reuters
Australia Silent on Yang Hengjun’s Arrest in China But PM Says Working Behind Scenes
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is working through diplomatic channels to secure the release of a man ...
May 6, 2019
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AAP
Family, Friends of Australian Citizen Arrested by Chinese Regime Fear He Is Being Tortured
A Chinese-Australian novelist and Australian citizen detained in China for "endangering state security" says he is being tortured ...
April 26, 2019
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Richard Szabo
Australian Writer Admits He Lied About Previous Detention in China, Begs for Forgiveness
A Chinese-Australian novelist who is being detained in Beijing has apologised for lying that he had not been ...
January 29, 2019
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Richard Szabo
Chinese-Australian Writer Yang Hengjun Confirmed Detained in China
The Australian government confirmed late Jan. 23 that Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been detained in China, just ...
January 23, 2019
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