Australian writer arrested on charges of spying Australian government criticism of China August 27 13:07
The Australian government has criticized China's response for criticizing the Chinese Communist Party leadership and arguing that an Australian writer, who had been detained in China since January, was arrested by Chinese authorities on charges of spying. .
Former Chinese diplomat and current Australian writer Yang Heng-jun is known for criticizing the Chinese Communist Party leadership on his blog, but when he visited China in January, the authorities The Chinese government has revealed that it is investigating “suspected of harming national security”.
Under these circumstances, Australia's Foreign Minister Payne issued a statement on the 27th, saying that Mr. Yang was arrested by Chinese authorities on charges of spying on the 23rd of this month and said, “We are very concerned and disappointed.” Criticized the response.
After that, he said, “If it is because of Yang ’s political view, it should be released.”
Mr. Yang says that the Australian government is seeking a fair and humane response because no visits with lawyers or family members are allowed.