Former Diplomats, Academics Ask China to Immediately Release Detained Canadians

Former Diplomats, Academics Ask China to Immediately Release Detained Canadians
Canadians Michael Spavor (L) and Michael Kovrig are currently being detained in China. AP Photo
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
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Nearly 150 former diplomats and scholars from around the world have demanded the release of two Canadian citizens being detained in China.

In an open letter published by different media, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is urged to immediately release former Canadian diplomat and International Crisis Group North East Asia adviser Michael Kovrig and Paektu Cultural Exchange Director Michael Spavor.
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
Richard Szabo is an award-winning journalist with more than 12 years' experience in news writing at mainstream and niche media organizations. He has a specialty in business, tourism, hospitality, and healthcare reporting.
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