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_Published 2018-12-13. Canadian officials say they are seeking consular access to a former diplomat who has been detained in China, amid fears that a second Canadian citizen may also be in Chinese custody._


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## Transcript

We are aware of a Canadian who got in touch with us because he was being asked questions by Chinese authorities. We have not been able to make contacts with him since he let us know about this. We are working very hard to ascertain his whereabouts. And we have also raised this case with the Chinese authorities. We are in touch with his family. We are very personally concerned about Mr. Kovrig, we have expressed that concern directly to Chinese authorities, and we are in direct, personal contact with his family. We are very serious about on this issue, and we are going to keep on working on it

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