Michael Kovrig

• Michael Kovrig denies his Chinese detention was due to alleged ‘espionage’

  The comments were made in response to a recent report that claimed Michael Spavor blames the Canadian government and Kovrig for his detention.

  Canada

  Nov 24
  
• A closer look at MP Han Dong’s voting record on China

  In an effort to glean more about Han Dong's positions on issues regarding China, Global News compiled a review of his votes and statements inside and out of the House of Commons

  Politics

  Mar 25
  
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• China tried to sow doubt on return of ‘two Michaels’ to Canada: federal unit

  RRM Canada's analysis says it identified a narrative from Chinese state media outlets that claimed the two Michaels had "confessed their guilt."

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
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• Huawei ban, delay unrelated to China seizing the two Michaels: minister

  Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the Canadian government wants to 'decouple' its decision on Huawei from the detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.

  Canada

  May 21, 2022
• China’s ambassador to Canada warns against Huawei 5G ban

  Canada has delayed its decision on 5G out of concern for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor who were imprisoned in China for nearly three years.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2021
• Dominic Barton leaving post as Canada’s ambassador to China

  The ambassador will leave his post at the end of the year after having worked to secure the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2021
• The two Michaels are free. Could a Canadian locked up in China for 15 years be next?

  Following the release of the two Michaels, the wife of another Canadian man imprisoned in China says she is hopeful of a break in her husband's case as well.

  Features

  Oct 16, 2021
• Following release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, Canada could get tougher on China: experts

  Others say the time has come to Canada to hit back harder at China now that Kovrig and Spavor are safe.

  Politics

  Oct 11, 2021
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• China Rising, Episode 11: An emotional homecoming for the Michaels. What now for Canada-China relations?

  On Episode 11 of 'China Rising,' we’ll hear directly from Michael Kovrig about what's it like to be back home in Canada after nearly three years in a Chinese prison.

  World

  Oct 2, 2021
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• Michael Spavor breaks silence after returning from China, says he’s ‘overjoyed’ to be home

  Spavor was previously detained alongside former diplomat Michael Kovrig in 2018 shortly after the RCMP's arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2021