China frees Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig hours after Meng Wanzhou released
On September 24, Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou struck a deal with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve their charges against her, allowing her to be released from custody in Canada and return to China. a deal that has paved the way for a B.C. court to discharge her and allow the Huawei Technologies executive to return to China.
Shortly after her release, China released Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who were initially detained in China just days after Meng’s arrest and held for over 1000 days.
Lynette Ong, associate professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto and at the Munk School’s Asian Insitute, has been commenting on the situation as it unfolds. Bookmark this page to follow her commentary.
Lynette Ong: expert commentary in the news
‘Hostage diplomacy’ fears linger after China frees Canadians (Nikkei Asia)
Meng and the Michaels: saga is over but rifts between China and Canada remain (The Guardian)
Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou and 2 Michaels: What next for China-U.S. ties? (NBC News)
The two Michaels are free – what happens next? (CBC Listen – The Current)
Today’s Headlines and Commentary (Lawfare)
Canada must re-engage on diplomacy with China, but also learn lessons, experts say (CTV News)
With the swap of the two Michaels for Meng Wanzhou, experts say hostage diplomacy seems to have worked for China — for now (Toronto Star)
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor arrive in Canada after nearly 3-year detention in China (CBC News)
‘Two Michaels’ welcomed home by friends, family after years in Chinese detention (Global News)
‘End of the saga’? Meng Wanzhou deal offers hope for Canadians held in China (The Guardian)
China’s ‘hostage diplomacy’ standoff with Canada is over. But how much damage was done? (Washington Post)
CBC Radio’s The House: Kovrig, Spavor return home | CBC Radio (CBC Radio)
Homecoming of Michael Spavor, Michael Kovrig a welcome relief for Canada, but China rift runs deep after their detention (Globe and Mail)
Could release of 2 Michaels, Meng Wanzhou thaw Canada-China relations? Experts are mixed – National | Globalnews.ca (Global)
With the swap of the two Michaels for Meng Wanzhou, experts say hostage diplomacy seems to have worked for China — for now (Toronto Star)
Scandale Huawei: la dirigeante de Huawei quitte le Canada, deux Canadiens libérés en Chine (Paris Match)
Huawei CFO arrives in China after deal with US prosecutors (Al Jazeera)
Canadians released as ‘Princess Huawei’ is allowed home by US (Telegraph Media Group)