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China to conduct trial of two Canadian nationals for alleged espionage
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China to conduct trial of two Canadian nationals for alleged espionage

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who were prosecuted in China for suspected crimes undermining China's national security, will soon be tried, according to sources.The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokespersons have reiterated the status of both cases addressing Kovrig and Spavor and China's judicial authorities have released information about the cases.According to media reports, Canadian nationals Kovrig was accused of having used an ordinary passport and business visa to enter China to steal sensitive information and intelligence through contacts in China since 2017, while Spavor was accused of being a key source of intelligence for Kovrig.Another source has said that previously due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearings for both cases have yet to commence, and the court will push forward ...