Australian journalist Cheng Lei has been released from detention by Chinese authorities after being held in custody for more than three years.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Ms. Cheng has arrived back in Melbourne after she was arrested in August 2020.
Mr. Albanese said she was reunited with her partner and children and met by Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong at the airport.
The former anchor for the state-run China Global Television Network was accused of national security-related offences.
Mr. Albanese said he was glad she had returned home and the government would continue to provide consular support.
“Her return brings an end to a very difficult few years for Ms. Cheng and her family. As has been the case throughout her detention, our focus remains on her interests and welfare,” he said.
“This is an outcome that the Australian government has been seeking…
