A high-profile Australian journalist working for Chinese state media was arrested on 'national security grounds', China officials said.
A high-profile Australian journalist working for Chinese state media was arrested on"national security grounds", China officials said.
Cheng Lei's detention was a new blow to deteriorating relations between the two countries that have seen China warn its citizens of travelling to Australia and vice versa. In the first comments on CGTN anchor Cheng Lei, held since 14 August, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said authorities took"compulsory measures" against her on suspicion"of criminal activity endangering China's national security"."The case is still in the process of investigation in accordance with the law," Mr Zhao said, adding that her"legal rights and interests are all receiving full legal protection".
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