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Michael Kovrig reflects on ‘brutally hard’ Chinese detention: ‘You’re totally alone’ – National

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Michael Kovrig reflects on ‘brutally hard’ Chinese detention: ‘You’re totally alone’ – National

Canadian Michael Kovrig and his girlfriend were walking home from dinner on Dec. 10, 2018. They lived in Beijing, where Kovrig, a former diplomat, worked at an independent global think tank. As they took the final steps into their apartment, they were swarmed. “I was grabbed out of the blue by about a dozen men … Read more

Canada in a ‘bit of a bind’ amid chill in relations with India, China: experts  – National

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Canada in a ‘bit of a bind’ amid chill in relations with India, China: experts  – National

Amid a chill in relations with both of Asia’s heavyweights, regional experts say it’s time Ottawa warms up to Southeast Asia, arguing Canada has an edge as a middle power with large institutional investors. The call comes after years of strain with Beijing, which included the detention of two Canadians in China for more than … Read more