The Shanghai-based head of Rio Tinto's iron ore operations in China, and three others, were detained on July 5. (Philippe Lopez/AFP/Getty Images) )
The Shanghai-based head of Rio Tinto's iron ore operations in China, and three others, were detained on July 5 accused of corporate espionage and bribery.
Trade Minister Simon Crean said Mr Hu has since been given access to lawyers and consular assistance.
"(And) he is still in good spirits, he is still healthy, he's been treated well," Mr Crean told ABC Radio, citing the report of an Australian consular official who was given access to Mr Hu.
The government would continue to call for the expedition of his case, he said.
"We continue to urge the Chinese to ... bring the case to a conclusion quickly (and) to be more transparent in their dealings with these sorts of issues."
