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China suspends death sentence for Australian writer Yang Hengjun
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 5, 2024
On Monday, Australia applauded China's decision to suspend death sentence for writer and democracy blogger Yang Hengjun. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed deep concern over the latest development in the case of Dr. Yang, stating that it is "harrowing news for Dr Yang, his family and all who have supported him."
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Published on February 5, 2024 - 02:25
Beijing Court Hands Suspended Death Penalty to Australian Blogger Yang Hengjun| Oneindia News
Australian academic Yang Hengjun has received a suspended death sentence in China after five years of detention on espionage charges. The Australian government expressed deep concern, calling in the Chinese ambassador to object formally. The sentence allows for potential commutation to life imprisonment after two years. Yang's deteriorating health raises urgent calls for his return to Australia.
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