The #AustralianGovernment has rolled out the welcome mat as #China’s premier, #LiQiang, visited #Canberra, but his visit may have been overshadowed by an apparent attempt by #ChineseOfficials to block the view of the formerly detained #AustralianJournalist, #ChengLei, during a signing ceremony. #AsiaPacific

Chinese premier’s #Australia visit overshadowed by officials’ apparent attempt to block Cheng Lei’s view at event
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/17/chinese-premier-li-qiang-australia-visit-detained-journalist-cheng-lei-signing-ceremony

Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who has been detained in China since August 2020 on charges of espionage, has written a heartfelt letter from prison.

#AustralianJournalist #ChengLei #China #Detained #FreedomOfPress #FreedomOfExpression

https://www.ganganews.com/world/australian-journalist-detained-in-china-writes-letter-from-prison/

Ooh, here's a new fellowship opportunity for Australian, regional-based, woman* freelance journalists.

https://www.walkleys.com/professional-development/scholarships-and-fellowships/the-esme-fenston-fellowship/

#Australia #AustralianWriters #AustralianJournalist #FreelanceJournalist #Writing Fellowship #TheWalkleys