Two Canadians released by China are headed home, says Trudeau


  • World
  • Saturday, 25 Sep 2021

Ottawa (AFP): Two Canadians imprisoned in what China's Western critics branded "hostage diplomacy" headed home on Friday (Sept 24) after being released, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (pic) said.

The pair -- former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor -- had "left Chinese airspace, and they're on their way home," he told a news conference in Ottawa.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Senior US diplomat calls EU policies bad for trans-Atlantic partnership
At least 23 people dead after fire in India's Goa, chief minister says
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel
Interview: Innovation-driven cooperation with China essential for European businesses, says expert
Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes Yakutat, Alaska region, USGS says
Bus crash kills 12, injures 23 in Algeria
Georgia denies using WWI-era chemical agent on protesters last year
Slovenia detains Croatian murder suspect near border
Honduran election still too close to call as vote counting enters seventh day
Zelenskiy says he had "substantive" phone call with U.S. special envoy Witkoff

Others Also Read