Canadian men detained in China to face trial ‘soon’ as hopes of diplomatic deal dim

Editorial in state-run Global Times said Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor would likely stand trial in coming weeks

Two Canadian men detained in China are likely to stand trial in the coming weeks, according to a state-backed newspaper, dimming hopes that a diplomatic deal could secure their release.

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have been held without bail for more than 820 days, since they were detained soon after the Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested on a US warrant in Vancouver.