ABC News Online: China accuses Canadians of stealing state secrets in wake of Huawei controversy
China has accused detained Canadian citizen Michael Kovrig of stealing state secrets that were passed on to him from another detained Canadian, Michael Spavor, in what is likely to further ramp up tension between Ottawa and Beijing.
Businessman Mr Spavor, who worked with North Korea, and former diplomat Mr Kovrig were picked up in early December, shortly after Canada arrested Huawei's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, who faces extradition to the United States.
China has repeatedly demanded Ms Meng be released, and reacted angrily last week when Canada's Government approved extradition proceedings against her.
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WNU Editor: These Canadians are facing serious jail time. Even the death penalty.
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