China has given a suspended death sentence to an Australian writer and businessman detained in the country since 2019. Dr Yang Jun is convicted of Espionage in a move condemned by Australia and and is seen as a blow to its warming relations with China. Watch to know more!

China hands Australian writer a suspended death penalty for espionage charges

China’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that detained Australian writer Yang Hengjun has not been tortured or abused and his case is being handled independently according to the law.

Australian writer Yang Hengjun held in China still hopes for a fair trial

Chinese authorities are holding an Australian writer, who used to be a Chinese citizen, on suspicion of endangering state security, China said on Thursday, and his lawyer said he was suspected of espionage.

China detains Australian on suspicion of endangering security