Chongyi Feng, an associate professor in China studies, was stopped for the second time in two days on Saturday when trying to board a flight to Australia, the ABC reported. Sources have told Reuters he had been repeatedly interrogated over his links to liberal intellectuals in mainland China. Feng, who is an Australian permanent resident but retains his Chinese passport, entered China three weeks ago. A DFAT spokesperson said the department was aware that the professor, who is an Australian permanent resident, had been prevented from leaving the country. China’s premier, Li Keqiang, has just ended a five-day visit to Australia espousing free trade and closer economic ties between Australia and China.

Source: The Guardian March 26, 2017 02:54 UTC