USA: US DIPLOMATS VISIT JAILED ACTIVIST HARRY WU IN CHINA скачать в хорошем качестве

USA: US DIPLOMATS VISIT JAILED ACTIVIST HARRY WU IN CHINA

(9 Aug 1995) English/Nat U-S officials in China say that the jailed human rights activist Harry Wu is in good health. Diplomats have visited him in Prison for a second time since he was arrested in June and charged with espionage. State department spokesman David Johnson revealed that Wu met with U-S citizen services officer Dan Pacuta for 30 minutes on Wednesday. Wu, 58, was detained June 19 at a remote border checkpoint in far west China as he was trying to enter the country from Kazakhstan. Johnson said that the discussion with Wu centered mostly on his physical condition. SOUNDBITE: "We are pleased to report that Mr Pacuta found Mr Wu to be fit and in good condition. In his report of his visit Mr Pacuta noted that Mr Wu did not resemble the tired and anxious figure that appeared in the video which was released two weeks ago. Mr Wu told Mr Pacuta that he had not been mistreated but he did say that he had had some back pain from a condition which preceded his incarceration." SUPER CAPTION: David Johnson State Department Spokesman Pacuta also brought some prescription medication from Wu's wife. Last month he was formally arrested for spying, a charge that carries a penalty ranging from three years in prison to death. Wu has not been given any new information on the charges against him. SOUNDBITE: "Following the meeting, Mr Pacuta spoke with the security officials in Wuhan to underline our concerns over Mr Wu's medical problem. He asked the security bureau about Mr Wu's case, including clarification of the possible charges, selection of an attorney and for a copy of the formal arrest notice, and he underlined our desire for more frequent visits. In response to all of those questions and requests, Mr Pacuta was told that these questions would be given, quote consideration, unquote." SUPER CAPTION: David Johnson State Department Spokesman Wednesday's meeting was only the second time a U-S consular official has been allowed to see Wu, a naturalized American who emigrated from China in 1975 after spending 19 years in prison camps. He should be entitled to monthly visits. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...