China confirmed on Thursday that it has informed Canada about the detention of two Canadian citizens, increasing tensions between the countries in the wake of the…
China confirmed on Thursday that it has informed Canada about the detention of two Canadian citizens, increasing tensions between the countries in the wake of the arrest of a Chinese technology executive.
The Associated Press reported that Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said former diplomat Michael Kovrig and entrepreneur Michael Spavor were taken into custody on suspicion of “engaging in activities that endanger the national security” of China.
Lu did not say whether the men were provided with attorneys, but said their legal rights “are being safeguarded,” the AP reported.
