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China suspects detained Canadian of spying: state media

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Last Updated : Mar 04 2019 | 6:05 PM IST

China suspects detained former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig of spying and stealing state secrets, state media reported Monday, amid tensions between Ottawa and Beijing over the possible extradition of a top Huawei executive.

Another Canadian in detention -- businessman Michael Spavor -- was one of Kovrig's main sources of intelligence, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing Chinese authorities.

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First Published: Mar 04 2019 | 6:05 PM IST

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