Michael Kovrig

Michael Kovrig is a former Canadian diplomat who was detained in China in 2018. He was one of two Canadian citizens detained by Chinese authorities in response to Canada's arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Kovrig was held in solitary confinement for over two years before being released in 2021. He has spoken publicly about his experiences and has become an advocate for human rights and diplomatic reform. Kovrig is based in Vancouver, Canada.