Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were detained in what was widely seen as an attempt to pressure Canada after Meng's December 2018 arrest in Vancouver. 2:45On Friday, Trudeau said Chinese authorities "directly linked" the cases of Kovrig and Spavor with that of Meng. "China urges the relevant Canadian leader to earnestly respect the spirit of the rule of law, respect China's judicial sovereignty and stop making irresponsible remarks," Zhao said. Chinese prosecutors have charged Michael Kovrig, right, and Michael Spavor with spying. WATCH | China always linked Meng and the two Michaels: TrudeauPrime Minister Justin Trudeau explains the plight of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig and how China linked their arrest to the detention of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

Source: CBC News June 22, 2020 12:07 UTC