Michael Spavor reaches settlement with federal government over detention in China

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FILE - In this file image made from a March 2, 2017, video, Michael Spavor, director of Paektu Cultural Exchange, talks during a Skype interview in Yanji, China.

Michael Spavor has reached a settlement with the Canadian government over his detention in China. Citing two sources with knowledge of the case, Radio-Canada reports that the total settlement is for $7 million.Posted: Mar 06, 2024 7:53 PM EST | Last Updated: March 7

Spavor, along with diplomat Michael Kovrig, spent more than 1,000 days in prison before being released in September 2021. Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor stand as they are recognized before President Joe Biden speaks to the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa on Friday, March 24, 2023. Global Affairs Canada told CBC News Wednesday that it wouldn't comment on the Spavor case due to privacy concerns.

 

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