Canada's 'two Michaels' released on bail for 'medical reasons', Chinese state media says, after return of Meng Wanzhou
3 years, 2 months ago

Canada's 'two Michaels' released on bail for 'medical reasons', Chinese state media says, after return of Meng Wanzhou

ABC  

Over the weekend, Chinese state media was awash with the news of the return of the "Huawei princess", Meng Wanzhou. Key points: Chinese state media waited 36 hours to publicise the release of the two Michaels The press has focused on the diplomatic win of Meng Wanzhou's return to China The case has once again put a spotlight on two detained Australians But for more than a day, the Chinese press remained silent on a key detail of the story — the release of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. The "two Michaels", as they became known, touched down in Canada on Saturday after Huawei's chief financial officer, Ms Meng, was released. Yun Jiang, producer of the China Neican newsletter at the Australian National University, said the focus for Chinese media was Ms Meng, and the press was telling what's termed a "positive energy" story about her release. China's ambassador to the UK also tweeted about Ms Meng's return, omitting any mention of the two Michaels, but highlighting that China was willing to do "whatever it takes".

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Canadian businessman Michael Kovrig who spent 1,019 days in Chinese prison on espionage charges reveals why he never let them see him cry
3 months ago

Canadian businessman Michael Kovrig who spent 1,019 days in Chinese prison on espionage charges reveals why he never let them see him cry

Daily Mail  

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All you need to know about release of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou
3 years, 2 months ago

All you need to know about release of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou

Op India  

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Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou flies back to China after striking deal with US
3 years, 3 months ago

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou flies back to China after striking deal with US

Firstpost  

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Huawei CFO leaves Canada after agreement with U.S. over fraud charges
3 years, 3 months ago

Huawei CFO leaves Canada after agreement with U.S. over fraud charges

The Hindu  

Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou flew home to China on Friday, September, 24, 2021, after reaching an agreement with U.S. prosecutors to end the bank fraud case against her relieving a point of tension between China and the United States. Bank fraud charges Ms. Meng was arrested at Vancouver International Airport on a U.S. warrant, and indicted on bank …

Huawei CFO arrives in China after deal with US prosecutors
3 years, 3 months ago

Huawei CFO arrives in China after deal with US prosecutors

Al Jazeera  

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Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou strikes deal with US prosecutors
3 years, 3 months ago

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou strikes deal with US prosecutors

Al Jazeera  

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3 years, 3 months ago

Huawei CFO Reached Deal In U.S. Wire Fraud Case, Will Be Able To Leave Canada After

NPR  

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Canadians mark 1,000 days since Spavor, Kovrig’s China detention
3 years, 3 months ago

Canadians mark 1,000 days since Spavor, Kovrig’s China detention

Al Jazeera  

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Huawei CFO fights extradition as Beijing raises pressure
3 years, 4 months ago

Huawei CFO fights extradition as Beijing raises pressure

Al Jazeera  

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2nd Canadian goes on trial in China on spying charges
3 years, 9 months ago

2nd Canadian goes on trial in China on spying charges

Associated Press  

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Michael Kovrig goes on trial in China as wife calls for release
3 years, 9 months ago

Michael Kovrig goes on trial in China as wife calls for release

Al Jazeera  

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Canadian Michael Spavor awaits verdict after China spying trial
3 years, 9 months ago

Canadian Michael Spavor awaits verdict after China spying trial

Al Jazeera  

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Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: Court dates set for two Canadians detained in China on espionage charges
3 years, 9 months ago

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: Court dates set for two Canadians detained in China on espionage charges

CNN  

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Canada lawyer says Trump comments shouldn't halt extradition
3 years, 9 months ago

Canada lawyer says Trump comments shouldn't halt extradition

The Independent  

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Huawei daughter back in Canada court in US extradition case
3 years, 9 months ago

Huawei daughter back in Canada court in US extradition case

The Independent  

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Canadian officials meet ex-diplomat held in Chinese custody
3 years, 11 months ago

Canadian officials meet ex-diplomat held in Chinese custody

Al Jazeera  

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Two Canadians held in China put on trial for alleged espionage
4 years ago

Two Canadians held in China put on trial for alleged espionage

Al Jazeera  

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Kovrig, Spavor ‘strong’ after two-year China detention: Canada
4 years ago

Kovrig, Spavor ‘strong’ after two-year China detention: Canada

Al Jazeera  

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US discussing ‘deal’ allowing Huawei’s CFO to return to China
4 years ago

US discussing ‘deal’ allowing Huawei’s CFO to return to China

Al Jazeera  

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Trudeau Slams China on Repressive Measures in Hong Kong, Detention of Uighur Muslims
4 years, 2 months ago

Trudeau Slams China on Repressive Measures in Hong Kong, Detention of Uighur Muslims

News 18  

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Trudeau slams China’s ‘political’ detention of two Canadians
4 years, 6 months ago

Trudeau slams China’s ‘political’ detention of two Canadians

Al Jazeera  

Prime minister says China is prosecuting Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor over Canada’s arrest of top Huawei executive. Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, has slammed China’s “political” detention of two Canadians, accusing Beijing of holding the pair on spying charges in retaliation for his country’s arrest of a top executive from Chinese telecoms company Huawei. At his daily …

China charges 2 Canadians with espionage
4 years, 6 months ago

China charges 2 Canadians with espionage

The Hindu  

Chinese prosecutors said on Friday they have charged two detained Canadians for suspected espionage, indictments that could result in life imprisonment, in a case that has driven a diplomatic wedge between Ottawa and Beijing. Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018 on state security charges, soon after Canadian authorities arrested Huawei Technologies Co’s chief …

China starts prosecuting two Canadians held on spying charges
4 years, 6 months ago

China starts prosecuting two Canadians held on spying charges

Al Jazeera  

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have been held since December 2018 and not allowed to see a lawyer or family. China has started prosecuting on spying charges two Canadians who were detained in December 2018 shortly after Huawei boss Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver following a US extradition request. Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were picked …

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