Michael Spavor: Canada criticises China after trial held in secret

Canadian diplomat among officials denied access to court for espionage trial, which ended without a verdict

China held a secret one-day trial on Friday of the Canadian businessman Michael Spavor, who has been detained for more than two years in China along with a compatriot in what their government describes as hostage diplomacy".

The trial on charges of espionage lasted just a few hours. The verdict was not immediately released, but Chinese courts have a conviction rate of 99%.