Michael Kovrig
Michael Kovrig is a Canadian diplomat and former intelligence officer who gained international attention after being detained in China in December 2018. His arrest, along with fellow Canadian Michael Spavor, was widely viewed as a retaliatory measure following Canada’s detention of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Kovrig's case has underscored the complexities of Canada-China relations and has been a focal point in discussions around human rights and diplomatic negotiations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,458 | $2,700,000 | 1,331$ |
| Totals | 2 | 105,891,249 | 68,812 | $4,400,000 | 2,912$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Hillman's tenure included working alongside US and Chinese counterparts to secure the release of Michael Kovrig.
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Canada:
That deal led China to release Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig from prison.
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United States:
Michael Kovrig was detained in China on spying charges and has since continued his work as a senior adviser for the Crisis Group.
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Canada:
Michael Kovrig has urged Canada to work with allies to convince Beijing and Hong Kong that keeping publisher Jimmy Lai in jail is an 'embarrassing admission of weakness.'
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Canada:
Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were detained in China for more than 1,000 days.
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Canada:
Michael Kovrig was detained by Beijing, contributing to the rupture in Canada-China relations.
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Canada:
Michael Kovrig was detained in China as part of a diplomatic crisis following Meng Wanzhou's arrest.
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Canada:
Michael Kovrig was jailed by China, which was attributed to the tensions in Canada-China relations.
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Canada:
Beijing subsequently locked up two Canadians – Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor – in conduct called 'hostage diplomacy' by one Trudeau cabinet minister.
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Canada:
She publicly campaigned for the release of her ex-husband, Michael Kovrig, who was held in China.
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