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human-rights2 years ago

Imprisoned Journalist's Sunlight Deprivation in China

Cheng Lei, a Chinese-Australian journalist who was convicted on espionage charges in China, has described her detention conditions in a letter to the Australian public. Cheng, who has yet to be sentenced, revealed that she is only allowed to stand in sunlight for 10 hours a year. She expressed her love for Australia and her longing for nature, as she hasn't seen a tree since her detention. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong pledged continued support for Cheng and her family, advocating for her well-being and the reunification with her children. The details of Cheng's detention and trial remain sealed, and she could face years of prison.

human-rights2 years ago

"Detained Australian Journalist's Heartfelt 'Love Letter' from China"

Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who has been detained in China since August 2020 on national security charges, has written a "love letter" to her home country, describing her conditions in prison. Cheng reveals that she is only able to stand in sunlight for 10 hours a year and hasn't seen a tree in three years. She reminisces about her life in Australia and expresses her longing for her children. Cheng's partner and the Australian government have called for her release, and there is hope that her case will be resolved as China lifts sanctions on Australian barley and diplomatic relations improve.