Michael Spavor
Michael Spavor is a Canadian businessman and former diplomat known for his work in North Korea. He was detained in China in December 2018 alongside Michael Kovrig, amid rising tensions between Canada and China following the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Spavor's detention has highlighted the geopolitical struggles and has drawn attention to issues surrounding consular access and the treatment of foreign nationals in China.
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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 Spavor.
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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 Spavor was also detained in China on spying charges alongside Michael Kovrig.
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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 Spavor was also detained by Beijing, which escalated tensions between Canada and China.
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Canada:
Michael Spavor was also detained in China amid the tensions following Meng Wanzhou's arrest.
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Canada:
Michael Spavor was also jailed by China amid the diplomatic crisis.
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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:
The saga involving Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou and the detention of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.
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Canada:
Michael Spavor was arrested in China alongside Michael Kovrig, impacting Canada-China relations.
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