China formally charges Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor after months of detention
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The former diplomat and businessman are charged with espionage-related offences and violating China's national security after being detained without charges since December, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Thursday.