Detention of 2 Canadians by China is politically motivated, unjustified: Mike Pompeo
The United States has voiced concern over the "arbitrary detentions" of two Canadians who were charged with spying by the Chinese regime, saying Washington stands with Canada."The United States is extremely concerned by the People’s Republic of China's (PRC) decision to proceed with formal charges against Canadian citizens Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.“These charges are politically motivated and completely groundless. The United States stands with Canada in calling on Beijing for the immediate release of the two men and rejects the use of these unjustified detentions to coerce Canada,” Pompeo said.He urged Beijing to allow Canada for immediate consular access to its citizens to learn their conditions, adding such access has been pro