Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that although a third Canadian has been detained in China, he doesn’t want to escalate the international situation. "There are tens of thousands of Canadians that live, travel and work in China," Trudeau said at a year-end news conference. Global Affairs Canada said it is aware of a third Canadian citizen detained in China, and consular officials are providing assistance to the family. David Mulroney, a former ambassador to China, said it would be highly unusual if the third arrest is a coincidence. Beijing didn't allow Canadian officials to see Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat in China, for four days, and Canadian entrepreneur Michael Spavor for six days.

Source: Fox News December 19, 2018 21:33 UTC