The U.S. ambassador to Canada said Saturday her country is "deeply concerned" about China's "unlawful" detention of two Canadians. Ambassador Kelly Craft said in a statement to The Associated Press the arrests of ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig and entrepreneur Michael Spavor are "unacceptable" and urged China to end the arbitrary detentions. China detained the two on Dec. 10 in an apparent attempt to pressure Canada to release Chinese executive Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested Dec. 1 at the request of U.S. authorities. Michael Spavor, left, and former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig were taken into custody in December. Watch: How can Canada, China mend relationship following Meng arrest?

Source: CBC News February 09, 2019 23:43 UTC