"Australian Writer Yang Hengjun Chooses Not to Appeal Chinese Suspended Death Sentence"

China-born Australian democracy blogger Yang Hengjun, sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for espionage, has decided not to appeal his sentence, citing the unjust judicial system and the need for immediate medical care after years of neglect in custody. His family and supporters urge Australia to pressure China for his release, while Australian officials continue to advocate for him. Yang, a former Chinese diplomat, has denied working as a spy and has been detained since 2019. His case, along with that of Australian journalist Cheng Lei, has strained relations between the two countries.