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Australian writer Yang Hengjun handed death sentence in China
ABC NEWS (Australia)
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2/5/2024
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Australian government is "appalled" with the decision.
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Today I come to you with the most harrowing news. In Beijing, Australian citizen Dr Yang
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Jun has received a suspended death sentence. We understand that this can be commuted to
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a life sentence following two years. The Australian Government is appalled at this outcome. We
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will be communicating our response in the strongest terms. As a first step, I have directed
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my Secretary to summon China's Ambassador to Australia to express our objection. We
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have consistently called for basic standards of justice, procedural fairness and humane
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treatment to Dr Yang in accordance with international norms and China's legal obligations. Australia
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will not relent in our advocacy for justice for Dr Yang's interests and wellbeing, including
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appropriate medical treatment, and we will continue to provide consular assistance to
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him and his family. All Australians want to see Dr Yang reunited with his family.
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