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Australian writer will not appeal suspended China death sentence

13 Sept 06:47 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese-Australian dissident Yang Jun will not appeal his suspended death sentence in China, citing his deteriorating health and the urgent need for medical care after years of what his family calls "inhumane treatment."
Yang was handed a two-year suspended death sentence earlier this month on opaque "espionage" charges, which he has consistently denied, with a possibility of commutation to life imprisonment.
His family has denounced China's justice system as "inhumane" and will now focus on securing immediate and supervised medical relief for Yang's serious kidney condition, rather than prolonging the legal process.
China's foreign ministry defended its judicial system, asserting it operates under the rule of law and protects the legal rights of those involved, despite the sentence chilling Australia-China relations.
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong affirmed continued efforts to advocate for Dr. Yang's interests, wellbeing, and provide consular assistance, expressing the nation's desire for his reunion with loved ones.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.