The Australian statement gave no details of any accusations against Cheng, and the Chinese government has not commented publicly on her case. But her detention could become another irritant in Australia’s relations with China, especially if she is charged with serious offences. The Australian foreign ministry did not confirm that report. Before Cheng’s detention, the Australian government was at loggerheads with Beijing over another detained Australian of Chinese heritage, Yang Hengjun, a writer and businessman also known as Yang Jun. She grew up in Australia, the daughter of Chinese migrants, and after working in business in Australia and China, Cheng became a journalist, she said in an interview last year for the Australia China Business Council.

Source: bd News24 September 01, 2020 12:11 UTC