Newspaper Researcher's Proceedings Postponed

The trial of a Chinese researcher for the New York Times accused of leaking state secrets was postponed, with no new date announced, his lawyer said. Action in Zhao Yan's case had been expected today.

Lawyer Mo Shaoping said the court told him the delay was in response to his request to summon a new witness. He did not reveal the name of the witness.

Zhao was detained in 2004 after the newspaper reported on Chinese leader Jiang Zemin's plans to relinquish his post as head of the military.