Australian journalist pens letter from China prison

Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was detained in China on espionage charges for three years, dictated a letter describing how much she misses her children, walks in nature, and even the sun. The former anchor for Chinese state media was tried on national security offenses at a closed-door hearing last year. Her detention sparked concern that Beijing had targeted her to exert pressure on Canberra.

Aug 11, 2023 - 14:30
Australian journalist pens letter from China prison
Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was detained in China on espionage charges for three years, dictated a letter describing how much she misses her children, walks in nature, and even the sun. The former anchor for Chinese state media was tried on national security offenses at a closed-door hearing last year. Her detention sparked concern that Beijing had targeted her to exert pressure on Canberra.