Trump 'stands by' Canada to help secure release of citizens held in China

US president offers support for four detained Canadian citizens, two of whom are facing the death penalty

US president Donald Trump has offered Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau his support for citizens detained in China and facing the death penalty during a phone call with the leader, the White House said.

Four Canadians have been detained in China, two of whom have been sentenced to death over drug smuggling accusations.

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from US news | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2E0JJpp