Chinese prosecutors have formally laid charges against Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians who have been detained for well over a year, on allegations of espionage. International Affairs columnist and Global News contributor Matthew Fisher says this can only be seen as retaliation by China over Canada’s role in Meng Wanzhou’s extradition case.
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- Canadians Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor formally charged by China for alleged espionage