Health fears rise for Australian writer held in China
The health of Australian writer Yang Hengjun (楊恒均) has deteriorated since his arrest in China three years ago, with his family now warning he could die in jail if he does not get urgent medical attention and Canberra calling for his immediate release. Yang, a Chinese-born Australian national who is also known as Yang Jun (楊軍), became well-known as a commentator in China. His arrest in China for spying was announced in August 2019 and came months after he was detained in Guangzhou. Yang has denied the allegations in a case that has inflamed tensions between Beijing and Canberra. Austr...