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Second Canadian under lens for ‘harming’ China’s security

BEIJING:A second Canadian citizen is reportedly being investigated on suspicion of endangering national security, adding to tension after Canada’s arrest of a top Chinese telecom executive on a US request.

Second Canadian under lens for ‘harming’ China’s security

Korea Connect: Michael Spavor (L) runs an organistaion that facilitates trips to N Korea. He is best known in the region for his ties with Kim Jong Un.



Beijing, December 13

A second Canadian citizen is reportedly being investigated on suspicion of endangering national security, adding to tension after Canada’s arrest of a top Chinese telecom executive on a US request.

Michael Spavor, a China-based business consultant who facilitates trips to North Korea, was placed under investigation on Monday by state security in the northeast city of Dandong, the official Liaoning province news agency said on Thursday.

His disappearance emerged after former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig was detained by state security during a visit to Beijing — also on Monday and under similar suspicions.

Kovrig’s arrest was seen by experts as retaliation over Canada’s arrest of Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Chinese telecom giant Huawei, at the US’ request on charges related to breaking Iran sanctions. Spavor is suspected of “engaging in activities that harm China’s national security”, a report said. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Canada had raised his case with Chinese authorities. —  AFP

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