Australian diplomats are working flat out to unravel the 'extremely sensitive' situation surrounding China's shock detention of journalist Cheng Lei, says a former Australian Ambassador to China.
Australian diplomats are working flat out to unravel the"extremely sensitive" situation surrounding China's shock detention of journalist Cheng Lei, says a former Australian Ambassador to China.
Ms Cheng, who is an Australian citizen, is a high-profile TV anchor who hosted a business program for China’s government-run English language broadcaster CGTN.Detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei authored Facebook posts about Wuhan coronavirus cover-up "As far as I know the Australian government is doing absolutely everything it could and should do. They've been dealing with it for at least two weeks, maybe longer."Dr Raby said this silence was not unusual.
"This is an extremely sensitive time, which is why I commend the Australian government for how they've handled it so far."Dr Delia Lin, a senior lecturer in Chinese Studies at Melbourne University, said the targeting of Ms Cheng sent a “chilling message” for other Australians working in China.
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