China Sentences Australian Writer Yang Hengjun to Suspended Death Penalty
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Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been given a suspended death penalty in China after being detained for five years on espionage charges, prompting condemnation from the Australian government and human rights groups. The Australian foreign minister expressed shock at the sentence and vowed to continue pressing for Yang's interests and wellbeing, including appropriate medical treatment. Yang's case has been shrouded in secrecy, with his trial held behind closed doors and Australian diplomats denied entry. The sentence has sparked tensions between Beijing and Canberra, with calls for stronger action from Australia to increase pressure on China.
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