Australian minister says author Yang Hengjun's detention in China 'not linked to Canberra policies'

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SINGAPORE (AFP) - There was no proof an Australian man's detention in China was linked to Canberra's policies, Australia's defence minister insisted on Monday (Jan 28), adding he had pressed Chinese officials on the case during a visit.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

 

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