OTTAWA — A federal official says a Canadian man jailed in China for more than two years and accused of spying has been released. Kevin Garratt lived in China for about 30 years, conducted Christian aid work and ran a popular coffee shop near China’s border with North Korea. In January, Garratt was indicted on accusations of spying for Canada and stealing Chinese state secrets. “We are delighted that Kevin Garratt has returned safely to Canada and is with his family once more,” Trudeau said in a statement issued Thursday. Garratt’s release comes as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang prepares to visit Canada next week, less than a month after Trudeau’s trip.

Source: National Post September 15, 2016 21:00 UTC