“A representative of the student’s family in Australia told the Guardian that the student was arrested and charged with secession for participating in pro-democracy protests in a Sydney, including two solidarity protests for China’s ethnic minorities.”

Student allegedly jailed in China for six years after taking part in pro-democracy protests in Australia

Exclusive: The Australian government has been urged to take stronger action to protect overseas students from political repression

the Guardian (www.theguardian.com)