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The Star
02-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
2,000-year-old steel acupuncture needles unearthed in China's Jiangxi province
BEIJING: Archaeologists in China have uncovered the country's earliest known steel acupuncture needles, a remarkable medical find buried for over two millennia in the tomb of the Marquis of Haihun in East China's Jiangxi province, according to the provincial cultural relics and archaeological institute. Steel acupuncture needles inside a jade tube discovered in the famed tomb of the Marquis of Haihun in Nanchang, Jiangxi province. - China Daily/ANN "At least five needle-like objects were visible in the tube's cross-section," said Yang Jun, leader of the excavation team at the Marquis of Haihun's tomb in Jiangxi. The delicate needles date back over 2,000 years. They were discovered in a jade tube inside a gold-foiled lacquer box and were crafted with steelworking techniques far ahead of their time. Centuries underground have left them corroded and broken, requiring careful analysis to confirm their purpose. Steel needles and a jade tube discovered in the famed tomb of the Marquis of Haihun. - China Daily/ANN Each needle measures 0.3 to 0.5mm in diameter. Yang noted that they were likely wrapped in cloth prior to being placed in the jade tube, a practice that ensured hygiene and safe handling. Gu Man, an expert from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, said the needles are believed to be the earliest steel medical acupuncture needles discovered in China to date, serving as crucial evidence for the history of steel metallurgy and ancient Chinese medicine during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24). - China Daily/ANN
HKFP
18-05-2025
- Politics
- HKFP
Jailed Australian writer Yang Jun tells of China prison suffering
An Australian author jailed in China has detailed his 'unbearable' prison suffering in a letter to supporters, saying he still dreams of returning home one day. Chinese-born Australian writer Yang Jun has been jailed since 2019 on espionage charges he has forcefully denied. The author and academic, also known by pen name Yang Hengjun, was handed a suspended death sentence last year that could be downgraded to life in prison pending good behaviour. A former pro-democracy blogger who also wrote spy novels, Yang thanked all those who continued to call for his freedom. 'All of this solicitude and solace has helped me to bear what has been untold and unbearable suffering,' Yang wrote in a letter dated January 10, but released to media this week. Yang has previously told supporters that he was tortured at a secret detention site and that he feared forced confessions may be used against him. His Australia-based family said last year they had grave fears for his health after the discovery of a cyst growing on his kidney. 'Tears blur my vision,' Yang wrote in his latest letter, addressed to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. 'I know you and the Australian government endeavour to do your utmost to bring me home for medical care and reunification with my family.' Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has repeatedly called for Yang's release. 'Dr Yang writes of his great love for his country — and we want to see him home in Australia, reunited with his family,' Wong said in a statement. 'We continue to advocate for Dr Yang's interests and wellbeing at every opportunity and at the highest levels, including access to appropriate medical care.' China's foreign ministry said Beijing 'fully safeguards the legal rights of all relevant parties' when asked about Yang's case on Thursday. Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Australia to 'respect China's judicial sovereignty' at a regular news briefing. Attempts to raise Yang's case have irked Chinese officials in the past, who have told Australia to stop meddling in their country's justice system. Yang was arrested on a trip back to China in January 2019. His closed-door trial was heard in Beijing in 2021.
Free Malaysia Today
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Jailed Australian writer tells of suffering in Chinese prison
Chinese-born Australian writer Yang Jun is also known by his pen name Yang Hengjun. (AFP pic) SYDNEY : An Australian author jailed in China has detailed his 'unbearable' prison suffering in a letter to supporters, saying he still dreams of returning home one day. Chinese-born Australian writer Yang Jun has been jailed since 2019 on espionage charges he has forcefully denied. The author and academic, also known by pen name Yang Hengjun, was handed a suspended death sentence last year that could be downgraded to life in prison pending good behaviour. A former pro-democracy blogger who also wrote spy novels, Yang thanked all those who continued to call for his freedom. 'All of this solicitude and solace has helped me to bear what has been untold and unbearable suffering,' Yang wrote in a letter dated Jan 10, but released to media this week. Yang has previously told supporters that he was tortured at a secret detention site and that he feared forced confessions may be used against him. His Australia-based family said last year they had grave fears for his health after the discovery of a cyst growing on his kidney. 'Tears blur my vision,' Yang wrote in his latest letter, addressed to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. 'I know you and the Australian government endeavour to do your utmost to bring me home for medical care and reunification with my family.' Australian foreign minister Penny Wong has repeatedly called for Yang's release. 'Dr Yang writes of his great love for his country – and we want to see him home in Australia, reunited with his family,' Wong said in a statement. 'We continue to advocate for Dr Yang's interests and wellbeing at every opportunity and at the highest levels, including access to appropriate medical care.' Attempts to raise Yang's case have irked Chinese officials in the past, who have told Australia to stop meddling in their country's justice system. Yang was arrested on a trip back to China in January 2019. His closed-door trial was heard in Beijing in 2021.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Australian Yang Jun details 'unbearable' suffering in Chinese prison, hopes to reunite with family
SYDNEY: An Australian author jailed in China has detailed his "unbearable" prison suffering in a letter to supporters, saying he still dreams of returning home one day. Chinese-born Australian writer Yang Jun has been jailed since 2019 on espionage charges he has forcefully denied. The author and academic, also known by pen name Yang Hengjun, was handed a suspended death sentence last year that could be downgraded to life in prison pending good behaviour. A former pro-democracy blogger who also wrote spy novels, Yang thanked all those who continued to call for his freedom. "All of this solicitude and solace has helped me to bear what has been untold and unbearable suffering," Yang wrote in a letter dated Jan 10, but released to media this week. Yang has previously told supporters that he was tortured at a secret detention site and that he feared forced confessions may be used against him. His Australia-based family said last year they had grave fears for his health after the discovery of a cyst growing on his kidney. "Tears blur my vision," Yang wrote in his latest letter, addressed to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. "I know you and the Australian government endeavour to do your utmost to bring me home for medical care and reunification with my family." Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has repeatedly called for Yang's release. "Dr Yang writes of his great love for his country – and we want to see him home in Australia, reunited with his family," Wong said in a statement. "We continue to advocate for Dr Yang's interests and wellbeing at every opportunity and at the highest levels, including access to appropriate medical care." China's foreign ministry said Beijing "fully safeguards the legal rights of all relevant parties" when asked about Yang's case on Thursday. Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Australia to "respect China's judicial sovereignty" at a regular news briefing. Attempts to raise Yang's case have irked Chinese officials in the past, who have told Australia to stop meddling in their country's justice system. Yang was arrested on a trip back to China in January 2019. His closed-door trial was heard in Beijing in 2021.--AFP
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jailed Australian writer tells of China prison suffering
Yang Jun has been jailed since 2019 on espionage charges (Representative Image: AI-generated) An Australian author jailed in China has detailed his "unbearable" prison suffering in a letter to supporters, saying he still dreams of returning home one day. Chinese-born Australian writer Yang Jun has been jailed since 2019 on espionage charges he has forcefully denied. The author and academic, also known by pen name Yang Hengjun, was handed a suspended death sentence last year that could be downgraded to life in prison pending good behaviour. A former pro-democracy blogger who also wrote spy novels, Yang thanked all those who continued to call for his freedom. "All of this solicitude and solace has helped me to bear what has been untold and unbearable suffering," Yang wrote in a letter dated January 10, but released to media this week. Yang has previously told supporters that he was tortured at a secret detention site and that he feared forced confessions may be used against him. His Australia-based family said last year they had grave fears for his health after the discovery of a cyst growing on his kidney. "Tears blur my vision," Yang wrote in his latest letter, addressed to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. "I know you and the Australian government endeavour to do your utmost to bring me home for medical care and reunification with my family." Australian foreign minister Penny Wong has repeatedly called for Yang's release. "Dr Yang writes of his great love for his country -- and we want to see him home in Australia, reunited with his family," Wong said in a statement. "We continue to advocate for Dr Yang's interests and wellbeing at every opportunity and at the highest levels, including access to appropriate medical care." Attempts to raise Yang's case have irked Chinese officials in the past, who have told Australia to stop meddling in their country's justice system. Yang was arrested on a trip back to China in January 2019. His closed-door trial was heard in Beijing in 2021.
