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 | 3 | 5.00 | 0.28% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 117,322 | $1,700,000 | 5,248$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 162,177 | $21,000,000 | 10,289$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,047 | $2,700,000 | 1,394$ |
| Totals | 5 | 436,893,900 | 314,546 | $25,400,000 | 16,931$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Michael Spavor's detention in China was cited as a factor in the rising tensions affecting BYD's operations in Canada.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Spavor was detained on espionage charges, which critics saw as retaliation for Meng Wanzhou's arrest.
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United States:
Businessman Michael Spavor was arrested on espionage charges in China days after Meng Wanzhou's arrest.
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Canada:
Michael Spavor was incarcerated by China, highlighting the tensions in Canada-China relations.
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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:
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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