The Weekend Intelligence: Black boxes (part one): Michael Kovrig on how he became a political hostage in China
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The Detention of Michael Kovrig: A Diplomat's Ordeal
This chapter recounts the unsettling detention of Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig by Chinese authorities, emphasizing the personal and geopolitical ramifications of his experience. Through the eyes of Kovrig's partner and foreign correspondents, the narrative illustrates the pervasive fear surrounding foreign journalists in China and their struggle for safety. It highlights Kovrig's emotional turmoil, the psychological impact of his imprisonment, and the increasingly tense dynamics between China and the US.
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