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Cheng Lei's "nightmare" detention in China approaching three years and still no verdict

Cheng Lei wearing a green dress standing outside.

Cheng Lei, Australian journalist for CGTN, attending a public event in Beijing in August 2020 (AAP) Credit: AAP

The partner of detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei has told SBS that he fears China will once again delay handing down her verdict. A year after her case was heard in a closed trial in Beijing, Ms Cheng is yet to receive an outcome


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