Chinese Journalist Sentenced to 7 Years for Espionage
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A Beijing court has sentenced veteran Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison on espionage charges, according to his family. Dong, a former editor at Guangming Daily, was detained in February 2022 while meeting a Japanese diplomat, who was also briefly detained. The case has drawn international attention, with press freedom organizations calling for Dong's release. Dong, who has been involved in exchanges with foreign diplomats and journalists, was known for advocating moderate reforms in China. His family had hoped for a reduction in charges but were informed in March 2023 that the case would go to trial.
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