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Australian writer Yang Hengjun charged with espionage in China

Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been formally charged with espionage by Chinese authorities, his lawyer Rob Stary has confirmed.

Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun.

Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun. Source: Twitter


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By Peyman Jamali



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