As China Raises the Stakes in Spat With Canada, Ottawa Needs to Reassess Approach

Canadians Michael Spavor (L) and Michael Kovrig have been detained in China since shortly after Canada arrested Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver in December 2018. AP Photo

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As Beijing continues its pressure tactics against Canada that began after the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver last year, a second Canadian is now facing the death penalty in China and more Canadian exports are facing obstacles entering the Chinese market.