Trudeau attacked Chinese ‘political’ detention of two Canadians, when prison letters sent from Beijing were issued

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4 years ago

June 24, 2020

Second Canadian possibly detained in China (2018)

Trudeau spoke a few days after Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were officially charged with spying and handling state secrets. The two men were first arrested at the end of 2018 in the weeks after the arrest at Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of the Chinese technology company, Huawei, on charges brought in the United States.

“It was clear from the start that this was a political decision made by the Chinese government and we regretted it,” Trudeau told reporters in Ottawa, adding that “we did not consider” the trade between the two men with Huawei executives who were arrested. Meng Wanzhou.

“Anyone who considers weakening our values or weakening the independence of our justice system does not understand the importance of our values,” he added.

His remarks came after Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian criticized Canada and the US for their comments about the case. In a regular press conference this week, Zhao said that “China’s judicial organs handle cases independently and guarantee the legal rights of Canadian citizens according to law.”

“We urge Canadian leaders to respect the rule of law and the sovereignty of Chinese justice, and stop making irresponsible statements,” he added.

Chinese officials have not revealed any evidence of the two men or information detailing their alleged crimes, but said, “clear facts and strong evidence.”

Potential for prisoner exchange?

Pressure is mounting in Canada for the Trudeau government to do something about the “two Michaels” case as it is known there.

On Tuesday, the CBC interviewed a number of legal experts who agreed that Trudeau could intervene in the Meng case if he wanted to, even though the Prime Minister had said this would undermine judicial independence.

“The question is not whether (the Canadian government) can, the question is whether they should,” Toronto-based lawyer Brian Greenspan told the broadcaster. “The minister has the right to withdraw the authority to continue and end the extradition process, and that is entirely at the discretion of the minister of justice.”

Someone familiar with the situation told CNN last year that Canadian diplomatic efforts had so far focused on efforts to solve what was still a complex political engagement.

There is a greater geopolitical game between China and the US, where Canada is somewhat caught in the middle, the person added, and the two Canadians pay the price.

Canada’s former deputy prime minister, John Manley, who served under Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chretien in the early 2000s, previous word that he would recommend “prisoner exchanges, as simple as they seem.”

“The young men are in prison in very difficult conditions for the only reason: the actions of the Canadian government, and the Canadian government must do everything to free them,” he added. “What I fear the most is … the United States signed a trade agreement with China. And withdrew extradition requests. And Mrs Meng was immediately released. We then had no influence and they would make us wait, and we might wait years to see a second the young man returned. “

Emotional letter

Speak to the Canadian Globe and Mail on MondayBennett Kovrig, father of one of the detained men, said that “failure to act now is the same as historic betrayal.”

“China has long signaled that they are only interested in Meng’s repatriation and will soon retaliate by freeing the two Michaels,” Bennett Kovrig said. “Trudeau continues to repeat that he will not seek such an agreement. But there is no alternative.”

Earlier this week, the newspaper issue a series of letters sent by Kovrig to his wife Vina Nadjibulla.

“He wrote about the meaning of life, the meaning of suffering,” Nadjibulla told the newspaper. “In one of his letters, he actually said, ‘I now believe the meaning of life is to reduce suffering.’ “

While poignant and reflective, Kovrig’s letters, which are censored and monitored by Chinese authorities, offer some details about his situation. Consular visits have been stopped since January due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“If there is a faint silver lining to Hell, this is this: trauma that carved the cave of psychological pain through my mind,” Kovrig wrote in a letter. “When I try to heal and heal, I find myself filling those gaps with love for you and for a life that is broad, deep and more profound and entertaining than anything I’ve ever experienced before.”

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

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1 year ago

December 20, 2022

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda on Thursday, December 29 at the Underwater Research Institute of Bermuda.

A spokesperson said: “Method Media is proud to bring Bermuda Fabric: Portugal History to Bermuda for its 5th and 6th showing at the Bermuda Underwater Observatory. In November and December 2019, Cloth: A Portuguese Story in Bermuda had four sold-out screenings. Now that Bermuda has reopened after the pandemic, it’s time to bring the film back for at least two screenings.

“There are tickets Ptix.bm For $ 20 – sessions at 15:30 and 18:00. Both screenings will be followed by a short Q&A session.

Director and producer Milton Raboso says, “FABRIC is a definitive account of the Portuguese community in Bermuda and its 151 years of history, but it also places Bermuda, Acors and Portugal in the world history and the events that have fueled those 151 years.

“It took more than 10 years to implement FABRIC. The film was supported by the Minister of Culture, the Government of the Azores and private donors.

“Bermuda Media Method [MMB] Created in 2011 by producer Milton Raposo. MMB has created content for a wide range of clients: Bermuda’s new hospital renovation, reinsurance, travel campaigns, international sports and more. MMB pays special attention to artistic, cultural and historical content.

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS ‘There will be room’

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December 20, 2022

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS 'There will be room'

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

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December 19, 2022

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

Maestro Filipe Cunha, Artistic Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Braga, has been invited to conduct the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra, as announced today.

According to a statement sent by O MINHO, “he will be the first Portuguese conductor to conduct this orchestra in its entire history.”

In addition to this orchestra, the maestro will also work with the Lyceo Mozarteum de la Habana Symphony Orchestra.

The concerts will take place on 4 and 12 March 2023 at the National Theater of Cuba in Havana.

In the words of the maestro, quoted in the statement, “these will be very beautiful concerts with difficult but very complex pieces” and therefore he feels “very motivated”.

From the very beginning, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 will be performed by an Italian pianist (Luigi Borzillo), whom the maestro wants to bring to Portugal later this year. In the same concert, Mendelshon’s First Symphony will be performed.

Then, at the second concert, in the company of the Mexican clarinetist Angel Zedillo, he will perform the Louis Sfora Concerto No. 2. In this concert, the maestro also conducts Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.

“This is an international recognition of my work. An invitation that I accept with humility and great responsibility. I was surprised to learn that I would be the first Portuguese member of the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. This is a very great honor,” the maestro said in a statement.

“I take with me the name of the city of Braga and Portugal with all the responsibility that goes with it, and I hope to do a good job there, leaving a good image and putting on great concerts. These will be very special concerts because, in addition to performing pieces that I love, especially Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, I will be directing two wonderful soloists who are also my friends. It will be very beautiful,” concludes Filipe Cunha.

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