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He Survived a Chinese Prison — Now He’s Warning Canada
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January 29, 2026
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13:04Now PlayingFormer Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was arbitrarily detained in China for more than 1,000 days, joins Wyatt Sharpe for a sobering conversation about Canada’s high-stakes gamble with Beijing. Kovrig breaks down what Canada’s new trade deal with China really signals, why reopening diplomatic channels comes with major risks, and how the Chinese Communist Party weaponizes trade and coercion against democratic countries. He also explains the unpredictable role of Donald Trump, the danger of confusing “predictability” with “reliability,” and why Canada could be trading short-term economic gains for long-term strategic vulnerability. Drawing on firsthand experience inside China’s system, Kovrig delivers a clear warning: normal diplomacy with China does not mean a normal relationship — and without firm guardrails, this deal could backfire badly.
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