Australia Concerned by Detained Journalist's Delayed Verdict in China

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    The Spin


    Anti-China narrative

    This case exposes how little Beijing cares about international norms. It's absurd that one year after facing a closed-door trial, Cheng is still waiting to learn the outcome, despite Canberra's renewed efforts to ensure she would be afforded basic standards of justice, procedural fairness, and humane treatment.

    Pro-China narrative

    Though Australia attempts to slander China and damage its judicial sovereignty under the guise of protecting a dual national, the fact is that everything related to Cheng's case is in accordance with the law. The closed-door trial was completely legitimate as state secrets were being discussed, and a verdict will be issued in due time.


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