Karm Gilespie’s case cannot be separated completely from strained Sino-Australian relations

The case of Australian Karm Gilespie, who has been sentenced to death by a Chinese court on drugs charges pending an appeal, cannot be separated from a recent souring in Sino-Australian relations. Gilespie was reportedly arrested with 7.5kg of ice in his luggage in 2013, while attempting to leave China. His arrest clearly pre-dates the recent deterioration of relations between Australia and China. But the sudden announcement of his death sentence raises questions about whether China-Australia…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3089195/karm-gilespies-case-cannot-be-separated-completely-strained-sino