China detained another Canadian citizen amid sour relations between the two countries, Canada’s foreign ministry said on Saturday, though the reason for the jailing remains unclear.
“Global Affairs Canada is aware of the detention of a Canadian citizen in Yantai, China,” a spokesman said.
He added that “Canadian officials are providing consular assistance” but no further details could be disclosed due to privacy laws.
The detention follows Beijing’s jailing of two Canadians earlier this year after Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer for Chinese tech giant Huawei, was taken into custody in Vancouver on a warrant from the United States.
However a source familiar with the latest detention said there is no indication it’s related to the cases of Canadians Michael Kovrig, an ex-diplomat, and Michael Spavor, a consultant.