China: New York Times researcher goes on trial behind closed doors

China: New York Times researcher goes on trial behind closed doors

One of Zhao Yan's lawyers, Guan Anping, said the trial was being held at the Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court. Zhao Yan was originally scheduled to appear in court last Thursday, but the hearing was delayed.

Overseas human rights activists blasted the proceedings as unlawful and demanded Zhao's immediate release, the AP reports.

If found guilty of leaking state secrets, he could face up to 10 years in jail.