China Arrests Australian Writer On Espionage Charges
Yang Hengjun, a former Chinese diplomat who became an Australian citizen, was arrested seven months ago in China. He has written extensively in the past on the rule of law, democracy and human rights.
by Scott Neuman
Aug 27, 2019
1 minute
A Chinese-born Australian writer detained for months in China has been formally arrested on charges of espionage, officials in Canberra confirmed on Tuesday.
, a former Chinese diplomat who reportedly became an Australian citizen in 2002 but retains a
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