The trial for Michael Spavor, the Canadian consultant charged with spying on national secrets and illegally providing them to entities outside of China, was completed in a Chinese court in two hours. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the detention of the two Michaels and the lack of transparency around their court proceedings “completely unacceptable.” (The Globe and Mail, Reuters)

Talking point: Media and diplomats from eight countries including Canada were not allowed into the courtroom “because the case involves state secrets,” according to a court statement. The trial for Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat, is scheduled for Monday. Meanwhile, Chinese and U.S. officials began their meeting in Alaska Thursday with a rare, extended public back-and-forth criticism of the others’ policies. The U.S. highlighted “deep concerns” over China’s actions; China called out the Americans over its trade and foreign policies, struggling democracy and treatment of minorities. Adding to bilateral tensions, the Chinese government restricted how military staff and employees of some state-owned companies can use Tesla’s vehicles, citing national security concerns.