Two Canadian men detained in China are likely to stand trial in the coming weeks, according to a state-backed newspaper, dimming hopes that a diplomatic deal could secure their release. Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have been held without bail for more than 820 days, since they were detained soon after the Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested on a US warrant in Vancouver. On Thursday, an editorial in the state-run Global Times said.
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Michael Kovrig, left, and Michal Spavor are shown in these 2018 images taken from video. A state-owned publication in China says two Canadian men will soon receive their first trial after more than two years in detention. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP March 11, 2021 - 8:36 AM
OTTAWA - A state-affiliated publication in China says two Canadian men will soon receive their first trial after more than two years in detention.
But a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada says Canadian diplomats have not been notified of any court hearings and are not aware of any set timelines for trials.
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were detained in December 2018 in apparent retaliation for Canada s arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on an extradition request from the United States.
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