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 | 3 | 5.00 | 0.28% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 118,430 | $1,700,000 | 5,297$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 105,687 | $2,700,000 | 4,203$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 162,177 | $21,000,000 | 10,289$ |
| Totals | 7 | 436,893,900 | 386,294 | $25,400,000 | 19,789$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Michael Kovrig's detention in China was mentioned as contributing to the political tensions impacting BYD.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat and senior Asia adviser for the thinktank International Crisis Group, cautioned that China could not be the solution to an 'over-reliance' on any one partner.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Kovrig wrote on X that the visit should not just be about warming ties but also 'managing leverage'.
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United States:
Former diplomat Michael Kovrig was arrested on espionage charges in China days after Meng Wanzhou's arrest.
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Canada:
Michael Kovrig was also incarcerated by China, which has strained relations with Canada.
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Canada:
China jailed the two Canadians in 2018 in retaliation after Ottawa arrested Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Kovrig reflects the perils of the relationship between Canada and China.
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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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