Australian writer pleads not guilty to espionage charges in China

Australian writer pleads not guilty to espionage charges in China
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Updated: May 28, 2021 20:15 IST
Beijing [China], May 28 (ANI): Former Chinese diplomat and Australian writer Yang Hengjun on Thursday pleaded not guilty to espionage charges in an over six-hour trial in Beijing, according to one of his lawyers.
Yang, 56, defended himself and remained calm throughout the hearing in the Beijing Second Intermediate People's Court, the lawyer said, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP).
"[Yang] spoke throughout the process and gave long responses, sometimes for up to half an hour. He had a calm demeanour," said the lawyer, declining to give details of the case against Yang due to state secrets being involved.

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