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Kovrig and Spavor mark success today with China but dangers remain

The Americans, even before Trump left office, realized it was in a no-win situation and began discussions with China undermining its extradition request to Canada. Canada was aware of these discussions but decided to let its illusory 'rule of law' approach dominate and, in doing so, prolonged the imprisonment of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.

A Canadian Air Force jet with Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor onboard pictured arriving in Calgary, left, with Mr. Kovrig pictured embracing his wife Vina Nadjibulla following his arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sept. 25. Photographs courtesy of Cpl. Justin Dreimanis/DND-MDN Canada
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