Australia appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer Yang Hengjun

This photo released by Chongyi Feng shows Yang Hengjun and his wife Yuan Xiaoliang (Chongyi Feng via AP)

Australia said on Monday it was appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer and democracy blogger Yang Hengjun.

Australian foreign minister Penny Wong said in a statement it was “harrowing news for Dr Yang, his family and all who have supported him”.