Michael Spavor

Canadians freed by China return home after nearly three years in prison

The "Two Michaels" were arrested in China in December 2018 shortly after Canada arrested Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou on a US extradition request.

China sentences Canadian man to 11 years for spying

Michael Spavor and fellow countryman Michael Kovrig were detained in China in what critics labelled “hostage politics” after Canada arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

China tells Canada to stop 'irresponsible remarks' on spy case

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were detained in what was widely seen as a retaliatory measure against Canada after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's December 2018 arrest in Vancouver.

Third Canadian detained in China

A Canadian newspaper is reporting that a third Canadian has been detained in China. Previously, former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were detained. The detentions came after Canadian police arrested Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou.

Detention of Canadians raises stakes in China-US-Canada row

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang says entrepreneur Michael Spavor and former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig have been taken into custody on suspicion of "engaging in activities that endanger the national security" of China.