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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.

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Kovrig and Spavor mark success today with China but dangers remain

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