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Hostage diplomacy makes China the big winner

October 1, 2021September 27, 2021 by David Webster

The ‘two Michaels’ paid the price for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s triumphant return

Categories Analysis Tags Canada, China, Hostage Diplomacy, Meng Wanzhou, Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor, The Conversation, The Long Read, United States Leave a comment

China court hearings for Canadians accused of spying

March 19, 2021March 18, 2021 by China Factor Staff

A dark image of a protester holding up a placard demanding the release of the “Two Michaels.” Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig are facing alleged espionage charges.

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig face alleged espionage charges, Canada’s Foreign Ministry reveals

Categories Geopolitics Tags Canada, China, Huawei, Meng Wanzhou, Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor, News, Spying Charges Leave a comment

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