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Why Dr Yang Hengjun won't appeal death sentence in China

Published 21 February 2024, 7:29 am
Australian-Chinese writer Dr Yang Hengjun will not appeal his suspended death sentence after a Beijing court found him guilty of espionage. A letter released by his family and friends overnight says further legal challenges would be detrimental to his welfare.
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