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Australian journalist rebuilds life after China prison ordeal with memoir and play

Cheng Lei’s alledged crime involved breaking an embargo by seven minutes in May 2020

The Independent UK · May 18

Reporter's prison torture cost of political posturing

Being a human pawn in geopolitical chess became Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei's fate while imprisoned by China for more than three years.

AAP · Jun 17, 2025

Cheng Lei: ‘I’m catching up on four years. I missed my children so much’

After years in a Chinese prison, the journalist talks of freedom, falling foul of Chinese authorities and trying to make fried potato on her cell floor

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2025

Littleproud contradicts deputy on nuclear vetoes from community – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024

Has a ‘bid to block a journalist’ clouded Chinese premier’s Australia tour?

Two Chinese diplomats allegedly blocked an Australian journalist, who was jailed for three years in China, from camera view at an event part of Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s Australia tour, news agency AFP reported.

Newslaundry · Jun 18, 2024

Afternoon Update: Coalition divided on energy; Victoria raises age of criminal responsibility; and North Korea’s lucrative human hair trade

Simon Birmingham contradicts Nationals’ leader, saying renewables are ‘an important part of the mix’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024

Australia complains to Chinese embassy over ‘ham-fisted’ attempt at blocking view of Cheng Lei at event

Anthony Albanese describes behaviour of officials at Parliament House during Chinese premier Li Qiang’s visit as ‘clumsy’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024

Albanese told Chinese premier that officials’ behaviour towards Cheng Lei was ‘unacceptable’ and ‘not appropriate’

The Albanese government has formally expressed its displeasure to the Chinese embassy over Chinese officials trying to impede camera shots of journalist Cheng Lei during Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Canberra this week.

The Conversation · Jun 18, 2024

Australia Flags Concern Over 'Ham-fisted' China Diplomats

Australia voiced concern Tuesday about the "ham-fisted" actions of two Chinese diplomats at a press event, tarnishing a highly touted visit in which Premier Li Qiang has sought to celebrate trade and friendship.

International Business Times · Jun 18, 2024

Chinese premier focuses on critical minerals and clean energy during Australian visit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is ending his Australian tour in the west coast city of Perth where he will focus on China’s investment in critical minerals and clean energy

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024