Australian journalist Cheng Lei, after three years detained in Beijing, is rebuilding her life. According to the latest information, she has completed a memoir and a play, and has tried stand-up comedy while continuing to pursue a journalism career.
Cheng Lei was a reporter for China Global Television Network (CGTN) before her arrest on national security-related charges. She spent three years in a Beijing prison before being released and returning to Australia in 2024.
In recent interviews, Cheng Lei said she wants to share her experience to help the public better understand detention conditions and the judicial system in China. The memoir is expected to be released later this year, while the play will be performed at theaters in Melbourne and Sydney.
She has also tried stand-up comedy as a way to relieve stress and find laughter in post-detention life. The project has received support from many colleagues and audiences.
Cheng Lei affirms she will continue her journalism career, focusing on human rights and press freedom issues. She hopes her story can inspire those fighting for justice around the world.
