Detained Canadians accused of stealing Chinese state secrets

After detaining them for nearly three months, China is suddenly alleging that two Canadians -- former diplomat Michael Kovrig and entrepreneur Michael Spavor -- were acting together to steal state secrets.

They were arrested on December 10th. That was a week after Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou was arrested here in Vancouver at the request of the United States. She faces charges she misled banks about Huawei's business with Iran.

This past Friday, Canada announced it will proceed with the American extradition request for Meng. And yesterday, it was announced Meng is suing the Canadian government, the border agency, and the RCMP, alleging breach a of constitutional rights.

Guest: Joanna Chiu

Assistant managing editor of StarMetro Vancouver, and friend of Michael Kovrig

After detaining them for nearly three months, China is suddenly alleging that two Canadians -- former diplomat Michael Kovrig and entrepreneur Michael Spavor -- were acting together to steal state secrets.

They were arrested on December 10th. That was a week after Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou was arrested here in Vancouver at the request of the United States. She faces charges she misled banks about Huawei's business with Iran.

This past Friday, Canada announced it will proceed with the American extradition request for Meng. And yesterday, it was announced Meng is suing the Canadian government, the border agency, and the RCMP, alleging breach a of constitutional rights.

Guest: Joanna Chiu

Assistant managing editor of StarMetro Vancouver, and friend of Michael Kovrig