The case of Yang Hengjun could change our relationship with China

Editor's note

The tense relationship between Australia and China has become even more so in the wake of the formal arrest of Australian writer Yang Hengjun on suspicion of espionage.

As Tony Walker writes, the situation is serious, as spying is a capital offence that can lead to the death penalty in China. And, depending how it plays out, it may turn out to be a pivotal moment in relations between the two countries.

Amanda Dunn

Section Editor: Politics + Society

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