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"Most gruelling, painful thing I've ever been through," Chinese detention
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Canadian resident Michael Kovrig, one of two Canadian citizens detained by China for more than 1,000 days on spying allegations described, that he was put in solitary confinement for six months and was continuously interrogated, which according to him was psychological torture
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Chinese ambassador departs from Canada amid strained relations
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Chinese embassy in Ottawa has refrained from officially confirming the departure of their ambassador, leaving the announcement in the hands of Canadian authorities.
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Canadian MP Han Dong advised Chinese diplomat to delay freeing "two Michae
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Canadian Liberal MP Han Dong, who is at the centre of Chinese influence allegations, privately advised a senior Chinese diplomat in February 2021 that Beijing should hold off freeing Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, according to two separate national security sources, Global News reported.
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Rights activists chide China's infamous detention methods
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 29 (ANI): Human rights activists have chided China's infamous Residential Surveillance at a Designated Location (RSDL), highlighting that Chinese authorities torture and forcibly hold people without providing them with the right to legal counsel.
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Two Michaels confessed their guilt before departing for Canada, claims Chi
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 26 (ANI): Two Canadians, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who were detained in China, had confessed their guilt before departing on a plane to Canada on Friday, the Global Times (GT) reported.
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Over 100 Canadians still in China jail for different reasons: Reports
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 26 (ANI): After the release of two Canadian citizens Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, there are still over 100 Canadians who are currently detained in China jails for various reasons, said reports.
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China releases 2 Canadians after Canada frees Huawei executive post deal w
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], September 25 (ANI): Canadian citizens Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who were arrested in China nearly three years ago have been released and are on a flight back home, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced.
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US condemns Beijing's sentencing of Canadian citizen Michael Spavor
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US] August 11 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday condemned Beijing's sentencing of Canadian citizen Michael Spavor, and called for the immediate and unconditional release of all people arbitrarily detained in China.
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Diplomats denied access during Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig's trial in
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 22 (ANI): Several diplomats were denied access to a Chinese court on Monday as the detained Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig went on trial in Beijing on espionage charges.
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China's treatment of Canadian nationals threatens respect for rule of law,
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], March 20 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday slammed China's treatment of two of its nationals there, saying it threatens both 'respect for the rule of law' and Beijing's relationships with Western nations.
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Court sets date for two Canadians detained in China
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 18 (ANI): Two Canadian citizens charged with espionage in China will go on trial Friday and Monday, more than two years after they were first detained.
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Canadians refuse improved relations with China until detained compatriots
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], March 17 (ANI): An overwhelming majority of Canadians say there can be no improvement in bilateral relations with China until two of their compatriots held in detention in the country are released, an Angus Reid Institute poll has revealed.
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