The Weekend Intelligence: Black boxes (part one): Michael Kovrig on how he became a political hostage in China
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Detainee Diplomacy: The Tensions of Foreign Correspondence
This chapter recounts the chilling detention of a Canadian former diplomat in China, shedding light on the tense atmosphere faced by foreign correspondents. It explores the emotional turmoil experienced during the diplomat's 1,019 days of imprisonment while reflecting on the complex geopolitics between Canada and China. The narrative captures the precarious nature of foreign diplomacy in a rapidly changing world, emphasizing the fears and uncertainties that surround those caught in between.
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