Former political prisoner of the CCP, journalist Cheng Lei speaks at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on June 16, 2025. AAP Image/Hilary Wardaugh
BRISBANE, Australia—After 1,154 days behind bars in China, journalist Cheng Lei says she now savours every ounce of freedom—whether it’s skydiving, scuba diving, or simply holding an egg in her hand.
Lei also has a message to fellow countrymen: Australia’s comfortable lifestyle may blind individuals to the true meaning and value of suffering.
