Why has China released detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei?
- Written by David S G Goodman, Director, China Studies Centre, Professor of Chinese Politics, University of Sydney
The arrival of Cheng Lei back in Melbourne today is clearly a moment of celebration for the Chinese Australian journalist and her family from whom she has been separated for over three years.
But it would also seem to be a triumph for Australian diplomacy, as well as a signal of China’s serious intent to improve Australia-China relations....