Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig detained in China after arrest of Huawei CFO Sabrina Meng Wanzhou in Canada
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A former Canadian diplomat -- who worked as a political lead for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 2016 visit to Hong Kong -- has reportedly been arrested in China. The International Crisis Group says it is aware of media reports that Michael Kovrig, its North East Asia senior adviser, has been detained. Is this move from China retaliation for Meng’s arrest and possible extradition?
Guest: Phil Calvert
Former Canadian diplomat who worked in China
Senior research fellow at the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives at the University of Victoria
A former Canadian diplomat -- who worked as a political lead for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 2016 visit to Hong Kong -- has reportedly been arrested in China. The International Crisis Group says it is aware of media reports that Michael Kovrig, its North East Asia senior adviser, has been detained. Is this move from China retaliation for Meng’s arrest and possible extradition?
Guest: Phil Calvert
Former Canadian diplomat who worked in China
Senior research fellow at the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives at the University of Victoria