Friends and advocates for Australian citizen Yang Hengjun have urged the Australian government to put more pressure on China, after reports of his harsh prison conditions. It's been reported that Dr Yang was forced to choose between food and clothes during winter, while his health had been deteriorating. He is one of around 60 Australians detained in China facing similar conditions.

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