Yang Hengjun
Opinion
Inside China
China blocked my visa. I spent three years getting as close as I could
In the end, its actions amplified voices it had hoped to suppress.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Latest
Yang Hengjun will not appeal against suspended death sentence
The Australian’s family has lost hope that the Chinese legal system can deliver justice to the pro-democracy writer.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
How an Australian ended up in Beijing’s crosshairs
Former state security man turned dissident academic Yang Hengjun may pay the ultimate price for going against his one-time masters.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Editorial
China relations
Silence not an option in face of China’s injustice
Beijing does not respond well to criticism. That should not deter Australia’s leaders.
- The Age's View
Analysis
China relations
How Beijing is setting out to recondition us to be afraid once more
The Albanese government is trapped in its own construct of “stabilising relations”.
- by Peter Hartcher
Who is Yang Hengjun, sentenced to death in China?
Human rights dissident, pro-democracy blogger, Chinese government official, daigou entrepreneur. Yang Hengjun has worn many hats.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Updated
China relations
‘Hostage diplomacy’: Yang Hengjun death sentence rocks relationship with China
China’s ambassador was summoned to Penny Wong’s office for a dressing down that lasted 20 minutes.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Matthew Knott
Analysis
China relations
An Australian sentenced to death. Penny Wong won’t face a bigger test than this
Wong was visibly shaken by the news that Yang Hengjun had been given a death sentence. But how can she condemn China while forging closer ties with Beijing?
- by Matthew Knott
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