Detained Australian writer fears he may die of kidney condition in China jail
Yang Hengjun has told supporters he is in pain from a cyst on his kidney that remains untreated
Detained Australian writer Yang Hengjun fears he could die in a Chinese prison from a worsening medical condition he says is not being properly treated.
He has told supporters he is in pain from a large cyst on his kidney. The Australian government is being urged to intervene and secure, through diplomatic means, his release to Australia on medical parole.