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Trial of Michael Spavor in China ends without verdict
BY , Mar 19, 2021 3:33 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
Michael Kovrig, left, and Michal Spavor are shown in these 2018 images taken from video. A state-owned publication in China says two Canadian men will "soon" receive their first trial after more than two years in detention. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP
A Chinese court says it will pronounce its sentence on detained Canadian entrepreneur Michael Spavor at a later date.
Spavor's trial on charges of spying and illegally sending state secrets abroad lasted just two hours today and was conducted behind closed doors.
Canadian consular officials were refused permission to attend.
Ten diplomats from eight countries, including the US, Britain and Australia, stood on the street opposite the courthouse in Dandong, China.
Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig is due to go on trial on Monday.
The detention of the ``two Michaels'' is seen as retribution for Canada's role in detaining a Chinese tech executive wanted by the U.S.
Experts see little hope for their release so long as Meng Wanzhou continues to face charges.
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