China-Sweden Relations

The Swedish Ambassador's trial: A cautionary tale on taking a personal stance towards China

In unfolding developments in the detained Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai case, Anna Lindstedt, former Swedish ambassador to China, is facing trial for allegedly arranging a meeting between Gui's daughter and businessmen with interests in the matter. Lianhe Zaobao's Beijing correspondent Yew Lun Tian thinks that this will serve as a cautionary tale to the Swedish to be extra careful when dealing with foreigners, especially those from China.

Yew Lun Tian

12 Dec 2019

Detained Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai hits the headlines again

Labelled a "criminal and lie-fabricator" by Chinese officials, detained Causeway Bay bookseller Gui Minhai was awarded Svenska PEN's Tucholsky Prize last week. The prize presentation renews controversy over freedom and democracy in China and casts a pall on China-Sweden relations.

Yu Zeyuan

19 Nov 2019