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Cheng Lei, a Chinese-born Australian journalist for CGTN, the English-language channel of China Central Television, attends a public event in Beijing on Aug. 12, 2020. Cheng who worked for China’s state broadcaster and was convicted on murky espionage charges during her three years in detention in China had been returned to Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanes said on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

A Chinese Australian journalist detained for 3 years in China returns to Australia

By Rod McGuirk - Associated Press

Cheng Lei, then a Chinese-born Australian journalist for CGTN, the English-language channel of China Central Television, attends a public event in Beijing on Aug. 12, 2020. The Chinese-Australian journalist who worked for China's state broadcaster and was convicted on murky espionage charges has spoken out about the harsh conditions of her detention. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Journalist jailed in China for 3 years describes standing in sunlight for just 10 hours each year

Cheng Lei, a Chinese-born Australian journalist for CGTN, the English-language channel of China Central Television, attends a public event in Beijing on Aug. 12, 2020. The Australian partner of the journalist who has been detained in China for nearly two years said on Thursday, June 2, 2022, that she is being denied the chance to speak with her family and consular staff, and her health is declining due to a poor prison diet. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Journalist detained in China denied calls, partner says

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2020, file photo, Cheng Lei, a Chinese-born Australian journalist for CGTN, the English-language channel of China Central Television, attends a public event in Beijing. Cheng has been formally arrested in China on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas, Australia’s foreign minister says. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Chinese-Australian reporter accused of spreading secrets

By ROD McGUIRK - Associated Press

Cheng Lei, a Chinese-born Australian journalist for CGTN, the English-language channel of China Central Television, attends a public event in Beijing on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. Cheng has been detained in China, Australia's government said Monday, Aug. 31. Australian officials had a consular visit via video link with Cheng at a detention facility last Thursday, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said in a statement. They will continue to provide assistance and support to her and her family, Payne said.(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese-born Australian CCTV journalist detained in China

By ROD McGUIRK - Associated Press