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Australian journalist goes on secret trial in China

Australia Chinese Reporter Cheng Lei

Cheng Lei, a Chinese-born Australian journalist for CGTN, the English-language channel of China Central Television, attends a public event in Beijing. Source: AP / Ng Han Guan/AP

The trial's begun of a Chinese Australian journalist accused of espionage in China. Ms Cheng Lei has been detained for 19-months.



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