The Canadian government on Tuesday confirmed earlier reports that a former diplomat had been detained in China after the high-profile arrest of a Chinese executive in Vancouver.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said Canada was “sparing no effort” to ensure the safety of Michael Kovrig, who has previously worked at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing.
Chinese officials have not given a reason for Kovrig’s arrest and Canada’s Foreign Ministry is unable to release further details regarding the case, CBC reported on Tuesday.
“Canadian diplomatic officials have been in touch with their Chinese counterparts to explain how seriously Canadians view this,” Goodale said. “Clearly we are deeply concerned.…”
Kovrig’s detention comes as court proceedings for the chief financial officer of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, Meng Wanzhou, continue in Vancouver.
Meng is the daughter of the company’s founder, and her arrest, which is tied to violations of US sanctions on Iran, has led to condemnations from Beijing. Meng is facing possible extradition to the US.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also weighed in on the issue of Kovrig’s detention.
“Obviously we are aware of the situation of a Canadian detained in China,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, as quoted by CBC. “We have been in direct contact with the Chinese diplomats and representatives. We are engaged on the file, which we take very seriously, and we are providing consular assistance to the family.”
It’s simple: Canada is the puppy of the United States. Trump rules, you jump. Trump did not even thank him. US continues quietly to negotiate with China, while you get the problem. You guys are stupid!
It’s simple: Canada is the puppy of the United States. Trump rules, you jump. Trump did not even thank him. US continues quietly to negotiate with China, while you get the problem. You guys are stupid!
It’s simple: Canada is the puppy of the United States. Trump rules, you jump. Trump did not even thank him. US continues quietly to negotiate with China, while you get the problem. You guys are stupid!
It’s simple: Canada is the puppy of the United States. Trump rules, you jump. Trump did not even thank him. US continues quietly to negotiate with China, while you get the problem. You guys are stupid!
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Penny Shore I can tell that you are a liar and work for a nefarious organization. I do hope your race fantasies come true. Good luck Penny!
Penny Shore
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Penny Shore
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Raja Panwar
All things bad must come to pass. China’s bullying of weak nations, belligerent and corrupt practices will come to pass. It will become like USSR or Yugoslavia. CHINA WILL EVENTUALLY BE FRAGMENTIZED AND BE BALKANIZED, EARLIER OR WITHIN THIS CENTURY. THIS WILL HAPPEN. This would accelerate if Winnie the Pooh Xi Jin Pig is deposed or overthrown. Since there was no clear 2nd in command, this will result in violent infighting for control. When this happens, fragmentation will follow suit, coming from Tibet, East Turkestan (Xinjiang) Uighurs. What will remain of China will be parts controlled by the Han Chinese. Mark my word, this will happen, God willing.
Raja Panwar
All things bad must come to pass. China’s bullying of weak nations, belligerent and corrupt practices will come to pass. It will become like USSR or Yugoslavia. CHINA WILL EVENTUALLY BE FRAGMENTIZED AND BE BALKANIZED, EARLIER OR WITHIN THIS CENTURY. THIS WILL HAPPEN. This would accelerate if Winnie the Pooh Xi Jin Pig is deposed or overthrown. Since there was no clear 2nd in command, this will result in violent infighting for control. When this happens, fragmentation will follow suit, coming from Tibet, East Turkestan (Xinjiang) Uighurs. What will remain of China will be parts controlled by the Han Chinese. Mark my word, this will happen, God willing.
Penny Shore
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Penny Shore
You want fake lawyer’s diploma, you buy in your native China. The land of fake and pirated goods.
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Raja Panwar GO BACK AND RAPE MORE!
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