canada: Associated Press The department has said that Kovrig, a Canadian diplomat on leave from his job, has received two consular visits, according to The Toronto Star. Canada is pushing for more consular access to both men and has demanded their immediate release. Canada is pushing for more consular access to both Michael Spavor pictured and Michael Kovrig, two Canadians detained in China on allegations of endangering Chinese national security, and has demanded their immediate release. The arrests of Spavor and Kovrig are in apparent retaliation for Canada's December arrest of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou at the request of the United States. China has demanded her release and has warned of serious consequences for Canada if it fails to do so. Article Continued Below The arrest of the Chinese telecom giant's executive and her potential extradition to the U.S. to face charges of fraud and conspiracy have angered China, which says she's done nothing wrong.
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