Justin Trudeau on Friday said he is “disappointed” in China’s decision to formally lay charges against Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians who have been detained for well over a year on allegations of espionage.Speaking to the media, Trudeau said he is continuing to work with the Chinese government to send the “two Michaels home.” Chinese prosecutors said Friday that Kovrig was charged on suspicion of spying for state secrets and intelligence.
Spavor was charged on suspicion of spying for a foreign entity and illegally providing state secrets.Both men have been held in China since December 2018.Trudeau was asked whether or not Canada has been “too soft” on China and should take a stronger negotiation tactic.The prime minister.