October 2, 2023
Key Points Yang Hengjun says he is in pain from a kidney cyst that is not being treated properly. He has told supporters he worries his life is at risk in prison. A spokesperson for foreign minister Penny Wong said the Australian government had consistently advocated for Yang’s welfare. Yang Hengjun, an Australian writer who
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Key points Journalist Cheng Lei has been detained in China since August 2020. Author Yang Hengjun has been in detention since January 2019. The warming of diplomatic relations gives hope for the release of Australian citizens. Australia’s relationship with China is showing signs of improvement after years of tension. encouraging the release of two long-detained
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Key points Journalist Cheng Lei has been detained in China since August 2020. Author Yang Hengjun has been in detention since January 2019. The warming of diplomatic relations gives hope for the release of Australian citizens. Australia’s relationship with China is showing signs of improvement after years of tension. encouraging the release of two long-detained
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