Biden needs to step up as Beijing’s abuse of our Aussie allies hits a new low

China’s cold war on Australia hits a new low Thursday, as Beijing puts Yang Hengjun, a Chinese-born Australian citizen, on trial behind closed doors for bogus espionage charges under the new national-security law.

China’s rulers have detained Yang, a businessman and writer, for more than two years after arresting him on landing in Guangzhou in 2019. And they refuse to say precisely why. “Despite repeated requests by Australian officials, Chinese authorities have not provided any explanation or evidence for the charges facing Dr. Yang,” Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said.