Talk:Michael Spavor

Notability / merge proposal
As per WP:BLP1E, I'm wondering if this article meets Wikipedia's notability threshold. The capture of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are important events, worthy of inclusion in the encyclopedia because of their significance in a broader saga about the extradition of Meng Wanzhou and the breakdown in Canada-China relations. But the individuals themselves are not especially notable for anything other than being pawns in a sad geopolitical power struggle.

This might be said of other political prisoners, of course, and there's a good argument to be made for having stand-alone articles. But it may be more useful to have an article about Detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor or something, which would also allow for a broader discussion about the surrounding context and ramifications. The Blue Canoe  00:22, 26 June 2020 (UTC)


 * I disagree, Spavor has received extensive coverage, and I suspect this page will be referenced in the future. He's known for more than just being detained in China. He's met with Kim Jong-Un and even facilitated Dennis Rodman's eventual meeting with Kim. There's also high-quality biographical information that wouldn't be appropriate on a "Detention of Michael Spavor" page... such as the fact he speaks fluent Korean in a North Korean patois (uncommon for a Westerner). I think he meets WP:BLP guidelines. --Sebanderson (talk) 10:36, 4 July 2020 (UTC)


 * This page was started before his abduction. China targeted him because of his high profile in relations with North Korea. He is an important figure in Korea, both Koreas. Daehanmindecline (talk) 14:25, 6 October 2020 (UTC)

A Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for speedy deletion
The following Wikimedia Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for speedy deletion: You can see the reason for deletion at the file description page linked above. —Community Tech bot (talk) 16:22, 2 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Michael-Spavor-2010 (cropped).jpg

A Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for deletion
The following Wikimedia Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for deletion: Participate in the deletion discussion at the. —Community Tech bot (talk) 19:51, 2 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Michael-Spavor-2010 (cropped).jpg