Australia appalled at China's suspended death sentence for writer Yang Hengjun
The Hindu
Australia expresses shock at China's suspended death sentence for writer Yang Hengjun, vowing to advocate for his well-being and medical care.
Australia says it is appalled at China's suspended death sentence for Chinese Australian writer and democracy blogger Yang Hengjun.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement on February 5 that it was “harrowing news for Dr. Yang, his family and all who have supported him.”
Mr. Yang has been detained in China since Jan. 19, 2019, when he arrived in Guangzhou from New York with his wife and teenage stepdaughter.
Mr. Yang received a closed-door trial on an espionage charge in Beijing in May 2021 and was awaiting a verdict.
There was no immediate announcement from the Chinese side of the sentence. In the Chinese legal system, suspended sentences are generally commuted to life sentences after a certain length of time.
In August last year, Mr. Yang had told his family he fears he will die in detention after being diagnosed with a kidney cyst, prompting supporters to demand his release for medical treatment.
Ms. Wong said Australia “will be communicating our response in the strongest terms” and will continue to press for Dr Yang' interests and wellbeing, including appropriate medical care.
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