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China Sends Investigators to Brisbane in 2024 Baby Scalding Case

The visit signals direct cooperation despite the lack of an extradition treaty.

Overview

  • Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian announced a Chinese working group will travel to Brisbane to coordinate with local police on the case.
  • Queensland Police Service and the Australian Federal Police said they support the delegation and remain committed to pursuing all avenues for justice.
  • The alleged offender, a 33-year-old Chinese national, left Australia four days after the attack and is known to be in China.
  • With no extradition treaty in place, authorities note China’s ability to prosecute its citizens extraterritorially as a potential route to accountability.
  • Baby Luka suffered severe burns and underwent multiple surgeries, while police released CCTV outlining the suspect’s movements after the incident.