The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is “deeply saddened” by a Chinese court’s decision to sentence an Australian man to death for drug smuggling.
Key points:
- The Australian man was arrested at an airport in the city of Guangzhou in 2014
- DFAT has said Australia opposes the death penalty “in all circumstances”
- Relations between China and Australia have deteriorated significantly in recent months
According to its website, the Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court said the man’s sentence was delivered on June 10.
The ABC understands Karm Gilespie was arrested at Guangzhou Baiyun Ai