canada, meng wanzhou, michael kovrig, michael spavor

Canadian Men Detained in China Face Trial

Beijing is showing no sign of softness for two Canadian men detained in the country. There was hope that diplomacy could lead to the release of the two men, but now it seems they can’t escape going to trial. The men, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, have been held captive in China for over two ...

Jack Roberts

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig.

National Poll: Canadians Want Government to Take Hard Stance Against China

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada recently released a new report — 2020 National Opinion Poll: Canadian Views on Asia. The poll saw the participation of 3,519 Canadians and it explored their attitudes toward China and other Asian nations. The results show that the perception of China has taken a massive hit due to the ...

Jack Roberts

HTO Park, Toronto.

China Threatens Canadian Hongkongers Over Support for Protesters

China’s ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, recently issued a veiled threat to Canada, warning that if the North American nation were to continue supporting Hong Kong protesters, the lives of Canadians living in Hong Kong may be at risk. The ambassador also accused Canada of working with the U.S. to detain Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. ...

Nspirement Staff

Canadian protesters.

Why This Canadian Elder Is Holding a One-Man Protest Against China

Outside the Chinese Consulate over at St. George Street in Ontario, Canada, you can expect to see an elderly gentleman with a picket sign. The 76-year-old man, a retired teacher named Lorne Hicks, is protesting against China’s detainment of two Canadian citizens, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Fighting for human rights In December last year, ...

Jack Roberts

Lorne Hicks protesting.

Canadian Government Demands China Release Arrested Citizens

After the Canadian government arrested Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou as a part of an extradition treaty with the U.S., the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) “hit back” by arresting a few Canadian citizens. While the call for releasing the arrested Canadian nationals grows stronger back home, allies like the U.S. and EU have also extended their ...

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