Australia joins outcry over detention of Canadians in China, but stops short of calling for release Foreign Minister Marise Payne did not call for the immediate release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, despite recent pressure from more than 40 intern

Australia has added its voice to the growing chorus of international criticism over the detention of two Canadians in China after the arrest in Vancouver of a Huawei executive, but stopped short of calling for their immediate release. Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Australia is “concerned” about….