The Australian government says it is “deeply troubled” by the ongoing delays in the trial of Chinese-born Australian writer and academic Yang Hengjun in China.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, in a statement on Jan. 19, said that the government’s thoughts were with Yang and his family as they mark the fourth anniversary of his detention.
“The Australian government is deeply troubled by the ongoing delays in his case,” she said. “Dr. Yang faced a closed trial in Beijing on 27 May 2021, and he still awaits a verdict.
“The Australian government has called for basic standards of justice, procedural fairness and humane treatment to be afforded to Dr. Yang, in accordance with international norms and China’s legal obligations.”…