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CCP Foreign Minister Locks in Visit to Australia
The visit is shrouded with questions around the treatment of Australian writer Yang Hengjun, who was sentenced to death in China.
Australian Citizen Waives Death Sentence Appeal in China
The pro-democracy advocate was arrested in 2019 and charged with espionage. His decision not to appeal means he may face life imprisonment.
Opinion: Government Must Shift Course on How It Deals With Authoritarian Regimes
Australia’s response to Beijing’s decision to hand a suspended death sentence to a citizen has been weak.
Senator Pans Beijing’s Latest Attempt to Hold Freedom of Speech Hostage
Beijing has handed an Australian citizen a ’suspended death sentence' amid pressure not to support Taiwan’s democratic system.
Make the CCP Feel the ‘Anguish and Anger’ of the Australian People: Shadow Minister
Mr. Yang’s suspended death sentence comes amid supposed ’thawing' ties between Canberra and Beijing.
Opinion: Judge, Jury, Executioner: Beijing Tries to Change How We Think About Taiwan
The dictatorship’s increased brittleness is being displayed by its heavy-handed approach.
Beijing Imposes ‘Suspended Death Sentence’ on Australian Citizen Following Taiwan Threats
‘The Australian government will be communicating our response in the strongest terms,’ said Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong.
Australian PM Meets Chinese Leader After Years of Frozen Relations
Two leaders discussed trade relations but didn’t mention the AUKUS military pact.
Sons of Imprisoned Australian-Chinese Writer Ask PM for ‘2nd Miracle’ Ahead of Beijing Visit
Yang’s sons are requesting Mr. Albanese do all in his power to save their fathers life and return him immediately to Australia.
