More than 100 experts urge to release Canadians Spavor as bridge-builders between China and the world and said their arrests make writers “more cautious” about travelling to China. ALSO READ Michael Kovrig. Ex-Canadian envoy detained in China David Mulroney, another former Canadian ambassador to China, said the letter is significant because it shows the international breadth of support for the two men. China detained former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig and Canadian entrepreneur Michael Spavor on Dec 10 in an apparent attempt to pressure Canada to release Chinese executive Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested Dec 1 at the request of US authorities. Ms. It says the arrests of the two Canadians sends a worrisome signal to those who work in policy and research in China. More than 100 academics and former diplomats are calling on China to release two Canadians who have been detained in apparent retaliation for the arrest of a top Chinese tech executive in Canada.
ALSO READ Meng Wanzhou, Executive Board Director of the Chinese technology giant Huawei | File Photo Huawei row in spotlight as China sentences Canadian to death. Kovrig and Mr. 6, 2018, demanded Canada release the Huawei Technologies executive who was arrested in a case that adds to technology tensions with Washington and threatens to complicate trade talks. Mulroney said. “A lot of serious people, including many who have spent years working in China, are worried about how it is closing itself off, and punishing those who seek to understand and interpret it for others.” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he encourages friends and allies around the world to point out that all countries should stand up for the rule of law.