A former Canadian diplomat working for a non-governmental organization dedicated to preventing wars around the world has reportedly been detained in China. Statement from the International Crisis Group on Michael Kovrig's apparent detention here:
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The group's site says Kovrig 'has previously worked as a Canadian diplomat in Beijing, Hong Kong and at the UN in New York, as a communication specialist at UNDP and a China analyst at Rhodium Group.' He speaks Mandarin Chinese and was educatd at Columbia University. (ICG photo)
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BREAKING: Global Affairs confirms to CBC News that a Canadian has been detained in China. Background: cbc.ca/1.4940725
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Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says Canadian officials have been in touch with their Chinese counterparts to express 'deep concerns' over detainment of Canadian ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig. Says Global Affairs will 'be taking all appropriate action.'
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Global Affairs Canada releases statement on detainment of ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig. It reads in part: 'We have raised this case directly with Chinese authorities. The Canadian government is seized with this case and will continue to speak with the Chinese government.'
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Clearly tit for tat. Trudeau needs to grow a pair and fix his relationship with Xi.
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Probably related to the arrest of the Chinese Telecom Executive in Vancouver.
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