As Australian-Chinese writer Yang Hengjun’s trial begins, his prospects remain bleak

Thu, 3 Jun 2021 05:35:50 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/as-australian-chinese-writer-yang-hengjuns-trial-begins-his-prospects-remain-bleak-161581>

"In Beijing, the secret trial on spying charges of Australian citizen Yang
Hengjun will constitute another sour chapter in Australia-China relations,
which remain locked in a downward spiral.

Yang’s trial is set to begin this week with no family, friends or Australian
consular officials present. He will be represented by his lawyer.

Penalties under Chinese law for espionage range from three years to death.
Acquittal rates in the Chinese court system are minuscule.

This will be the baleful reality for Yang when he is brought handcuffed into a
Beijing intermediate court. The sentencing may take months, in which time the
Australian citizen will remain in custody, and likely subject to further
mistreatment."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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