China Indicts 2 Detained Canadians On Espionage Charges

The video discusses the diplomatic tension between Canada and China following Canada's 2018 arrest of a Wowway executive. In response, China charged Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spafford with espionage. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed disappointment and vowed to advocate for their release, emphasizing collaboration with international allies. The video also highlights related incidents, including China's sentencing of two Canadians to death for drug trafficking and trade restrictions on Canadian canola, which China claims are unrelated to the Wowway case.

What event is seen as a retribution for Canada's 2018 actions?

• The arrest of Huawei's CFO

• The signing of a trade agreement

• The release of two Canadian prisoners

• The imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods

What are Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor accused of by China?

• Secretly gathering state secrets

• Cybercrime

• Tax evasion

• Illegal immigration

How did Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau react to the charges against the two Canadians?

• He expressed disappointment and vowed to advocate for their release.

• He announced a trade embargo against China.

• He decided to cut diplomatic ties with China.

• He imposed sanctions on Chinese officials.

What is the duration of the detention of the two Canadians mentioned in the transcript?

• 24 months

• 18 months

• 12 months

• 6 months

What unrelated actions did China take against Canada?

• Banning Canadian tourists

• Halting canola imports and sentencing two Canadians to death

• Imposing tariffs on Canadian goods

• Closing the Canadian embassy in Beijing