The Chinese Embassy Just Called Canada 'Hypocritical And Arrogant' & Trudeau Clapped Back

Two Canadians are detained in China and Trudeau wants transparency.
China & Canada Are Experiencing Tension Over Two Canadians Detained In China
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have exchanged some stern words regarding the trials of two Canadians, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, who are currently detained in China. 

Trudeau has criticized China's handling of the situation, saying that the men are "arbitrarily detained" and that the trials are secretive. 

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China issued a press release in response, calling Canada "hypocritical and arrogant."

Trudeau responded in a press conference, saying, "We have continually condemned not just the arbitrary detention of two Canadian citizens, but it is disappointing that the trial that Michael Spavor went through and possibly the trail that Michael Kovrig will go through on Monday is happening in secret without transparency, without access by Canadian consular officials."

He said that Canada is moving forward with full transparency and respect for the rule of law. 

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