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Foreigners report violence, 'thought reports' and censored letters in Chinese prisons

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ABC News reports that Australians who endured long detentions overseas are urging their government to take a more strategic approach to cases involving citizens held abroad, particularly by countries that practice so-called hostage diplomacy. Former detainees describe violence, mandatory thought reports and censored letters inside Chinese prisons. The feed does not include further detail on specific cases or the government's response.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/australian-approac...

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