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Australian journalist Cheng Lei formally arrested in China for ‘illegally supplying state secrets’

Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei was formally arrested in China on February 5, 2021, after being detained for six months. Cheng, who worked as a TV anchor at CGTN has been formally arrested for “illegally supplying state secrets overseas”. 
Before her detention, she had written a number of Facebook posts critical of President Xi Jinping and Beijing’s approach to the coronavirus outbreak.

February 9, 2021
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China-Australia relations
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December 16, 2020
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China-Australia relations
China to ban more Australian imports
November 3, 2020
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China has accused Australian authorities of interrogating four Chinese journalists based in Australia on June 26, 2020, as well as raiding their residences. In a press conference on September 9,...01:24
China-Australia relations
Chinese journalists’ homes raided in Australia
September 10, 2020
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China-Australia relations
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February 6, 2024
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November 7, 2023
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China-Australia relations
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September 7, 2023
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China-Australia relations
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April 12, 2023
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China-Australia relations
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China’s ambassador to Australia said he hoped Canberra and Beijing could normalise trade relations. However, Ambassador Xiao Qian continued to deny any embargo on Australian exports, despite...02:48
China-Australia relations
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January 10, 2023
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, in Beijing on December 21, 2022, the 50th anniversary of the two countries establishing diplomatic ties.. Wong is the...02:03
China-Australia relations
Chinese, Australian foreign ministers meet in Beijing in sign of relationship thaw
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China-Australia relations
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Thanks to a mild summer, 2022 was a good vintage for Australian wine. But the ongoing trade dispute between Australia and China has led to millions of grapes being left to rot at vineyards across...01:55
China-Australia relations
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May 3, 2022
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China’s top economic planner said on May 6, 2021, said Beijing had “indefinitely suspended” high-level economic dialogue with Australia. The announcement was made following Australia’s move last...01:00
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China-South Korea relations
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February 27, 2025
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