Canadian goes on trial in China over spying claims

A police van leaves as part of a convoy of vehicles from a court building in Dandong in north-eastern China (AP)

China has put on trial one of two Canadians held for more than two years in apparent retaliation over Canada’s arrest of a senior Huawei executive.

Canadian officials said consular officials were refused permission to attend the proceedings against Michael Spavor, who is accused by China of stealing state secrets.