‘Tears blur my vision’: Australian writer jailed in Beijing thanks Albanese for support in emotional letter

theguardian.comPublished: 5/14/2025

Summary

Yang Hengjun, a Chinese-Australian academic imprisoned for espionage, wrote a heartfelt letter from his Beijing prison to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, thanking him and others for his deteriorating health concerns despite facing severe medical neglect in custody. Though imprisoned for six years, he expressed gratitude for their support during his time in jail. Yang acknowledged the challenges posed by China's opaque legal system while also valuing Australia's core values of freedom and equality.