CLEAN : Diplomats seek access as espionage trial starts for second Canadian detained in China

The transcript discusses the denial of access to court hearings for consular officers, despite international agreements like the Vienna Convention. It highlights the case of Michael Kovrig, who has been detained for over two years without transparency in the court process. The reason given for the closed court is national security. The United States supports Canada in calling for the release of their citizens from arbitrary detention, expressing concerns over the lack of procedural protections.

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