Journalist Reports 10,000 Foreigners Detained Without Cause in CCP Prison System
A former British businessman expressed his belief that the CCP’s judicial system is a political tool of oppression and called on the government to take more action to assist Australians.
During an Australian Senate Committee hearing, it was revealed that approximately 10,000 foreigners, including Australians, are currently detained in the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) prison system.
At the inquiry on Sept. 26, Peter Humphrey, a former British journalist and businessman with extensive experience in China, shared his personal account of being unjustly imprisoned by the regime.
In 2013, Humphrey and his Chinese American wife were falsely accused of illegal “information gathering” and arrested.
Before their arrest, the couple operated a consultancy firm that aided clients in navigating risks associated with conducting business in China.
Following their two-year imprisonment in Shanghai, where they endured what they described as a traumatic ordeal, Humphrey was released early in June 2015 due to health concerns, and his wife was also released the same month.
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Since his release, Humphrey has been assisting families in their efforts to rescue loved ones arbitrarily detained in China.
No Fair Legal Proceedings
Based on his investigations, Humphrey estimated that around 10,000 foreigners, including innocent individuals, are imprisoned in China without proper legal processes.
He also criticized the CCP for denying Australians and other foreigners a fair legal trial.
During his testimony to the Senate Committee, Humphrey highlighted the lack of transparent trials for Australian detainees and stressed the urgency of addressing the dire health conditions and prolonged incarcerations faced by many prisoners.
According to him, the CCP’s judicial system is not about justice but rather a tool used for suppression.
He elaborated on how all components of the judicial system in China, such as the police, prosecution, judiciary, prisons, and lawyers, operate under the regime’s control without independence or impartiality.
Furthermore, Humphrey revealed the harsh living conditions in CCP prisons, where prisoners, including Australians, endure overcrowded cells, unsanitary food, forced labor, and indoctrination practices.
Referring to the inadequate response from Western governments, Humphrey emphasized the need for Australia to prioritize the welfare of its citizens over commercial interests.
More Effort Needed to Rescue Stranded Australians
He proposed that Australia establish a robust framework to address the wrongful detention of its citizens abroad and hold countries like China accountable for their actions.
Humphrey urged for a united front among Western democracies to ensure the safety and fair treatment of detained individuals in China, including Australians.
In conclusion, he stressed the importance of taking decisive action to rescue Australians facing unjust imprisonment in CCP-controlled facilities.
