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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Arpan Rai

Family complains of ‘persecution’ as court rejects appeal by Chinese journalist jailed for spying

A high court in China dismissed the appeal of a Chinese state media journalist who sought to overturn his jail term on charges of espionage.

Family members of journalist Dong Yuyu said the rejection of the veteran’s appeal is an “act of persecution”.

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