Cheng Lei released - fears for Yang Hengjun

We are thrilled to report that Cheng Lei has been released but we remain fearful for author Yang Hengjun who remains in detention. After more than three years in detention in China, Cheng Lei has returned to Melbourne. Cheng was arrested in 2020 and charged with 'illegally supplying state secrets overseas'.

Cheng's family and supporters maintain her innocence.

Supporters of Yang Hengjun are calling for greater pressure on Chinese authorities to secure his freedom.

He is an author and blogger and has been detained in China since 2019. China has accused Yang of being a spy which he has denied. He is also a pro-democracy activist and has posted comments on social media that have been critical of China's government. He is apparently in poor health.

Prime Minister Albanese is expected to visit China later this year and claims that the Australian government is using all diplomatic channels to ensure Yang's release and return to Australia.

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