Two Michaels: Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor - The Globe and Mail

Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were detained in China for more than 1,000 days, accused of espionage. They returned to Canada on Sept. 24, 2021

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From the archives: What we know about Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig’s time in China
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Spavor blames fellow prisoner Kovrig for Chinese detention, alleges he was used for intelligence gathering
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China charges Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor with espionage
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