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Michael Kovrig
Former Canadian diplomat and senior advisor for Asia with the International Crisis Group, detained in China for over a thousand days.
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Oct 5, 2024
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The Weekend Intelligence: Black boxes (part one): Michael Kovrig on how he became a political hostage in China
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Michael Kovrig, a former Canadian diplomat detained in China for over 1,000 days, shares his gripping story of being taken by men in black on a routine evening. He reveals the emotional turmoil of his captivity and the intense geopolitical dynamics between Canada and China. Kovrig discusses the chilling realities of foreign diplomacy under China's security apparatus and reflects on the toll of his harrowing interrogation experience. His insights shed light on the complexities faced by those navigating international relations in a rapidly evolving political landscape.
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