Cheng Lei, an Australian citizen who has worked as a reporter in China and is a well-known TV anchor, was detained by Chinese authorities last month. There has previously been no public explanation.

Journalist Cheng Lei has been detained by China over 'National Security risks'

The high-profile anchor was the China correspondent for US pay TV network CNBC for nine years.

Australian TV anchor Cheng Lei detained in China

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Journalist Cheng Lei has been detained by China over 'National Security risks'

Australian TV anchor Cheng Lei detained in China