Five hundred and fifty-seven days after Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were first detained by Chinese authorities, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today he is "disappointed" that China has now formally charged the two men with spying. China formally announced the charges shortly after midnight eastern time, but Trudeau did not mention the two men in his prepared opening remarks this morning. Watch: Trudeau is 'disappointed' the China charged two CanadiansPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government has employed a "range of tactics and actions" to help Canadians experiencing consular challenges around the world and that Canada is using "public and private measures" to bring home Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, the two Canadians detained in China and charged with spying. Michael Spavor, left, and former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, right, now face espionage charges in China. China has denied any link between Meng's case and the lengthy detention of the two Canadian men, but outside experts see them as linked.

Source: CBC News June 19, 2020 15:47 UTC