Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Australian government is "appalled" with the decision.
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00:00 Today I come to you with the most harrowing news. In Beijing, Australian citizen Dr Yang
00:08 Jun has received a suspended death sentence. We understand that this can be commuted to
00:14 a life sentence following two years. The Australian Government is appalled at this outcome. We
00:21 will be communicating our response in the strongest terms. As a first step, I have directed
00:27 my Secretary to summon China's Ambassador to Australia to express our objection. We
00:33 have consistently called for basic standards of justice, procedural fairness and humane
00:38 treatment to Dr Yang in accordance with international norms and China's legal obligations. Australia
00:45 will not relent in our advocacy for justice for Dr Yang's interests and wellbeing, including
00:51 appropriate medical treatment, and we will continue to provide consular assistance to
00:56 him and his family. All Australians want to see Dr Yang reunited with his family.
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