After reports emerged that the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-formally-seek-extradition-of-huawei-executive-meng-wanzhou-globe-and-mail-191936"> US may formally extradite Huawei executive</a> Meng Wanzhou from Canada, the Chinese foreign ministry said it is an abuse of extradition treaties between the United States and Canada and a serious violation of Chinese citizen's safety and legitimate rights and interests.

"China has strongly urged Canada to<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/executive-of-chinas-huawei-asks-for-bail-in-us-extradition-case-183236"> immediately release Ms Meng</a>, and earnestly guarantee her justified and legitimate rights," China's foreign ministry spokesman Hua Chunying said.

Meng, 46, who is the daughter of the founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested and then released on bail last month by a Canadian court after the United States accused the Huawei top executive of misleading multinational banks about Iran-linked transactions thereby working against US sanctions.

Meng denied the charge as she was released subject to guarantee of $7.5 million and barred from leaving the country. The development angered Chinese authorities threatened&nbsp;severe consequences if Meng was extradited to the US.

Meng has been&nbsp;put under electronic surveillance in a luxury home in Vancouver awaiting action from the US administration.

"China has also strongly urged the United States to immediately correct its mistake, repeal its warrant of arrest for Meng Wanzhou and drop the extradition request to Canada," the foreign ministry spokesman said.

Meng was detained on December 1st as she was changing planes in Vancouver airport.

Relations between Canada and China have hit rock bottom ever since the Meng incident unfolded with Chinese authorities detaining ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig and China-based business consultant Michael Spavor for harming "national security".&nbsp;

As relations deteriorated, China announced death sentence for Canadian national Robert Schellenberg for smuggling methamphetamines even as Canada denounced the move.&nbsp;

After reports emerged that the US may formally extradite Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou from Canada, the Chinese foreign ministry said it is an abuse of extradition treaties between the United States and Canada and a serious violation of Chinese citizen's safety and legitimate rights and interests.

After reports emerged that the US may formally extradite Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou from Canada, the Chinese foreign ministry said it is an abuse of extradition treaties between the United States and Canada and a serious violation of Chinese citizen's safety and legitimate rights and interests. "China has strongly urged Canada to immediately release Ms Meng, and earnestly guarantee her justified and legitimate rights," China's foreign ministry spokesman Hua Chunying said. Meng, 46, who is the daughter of the founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested and then released on bail last month by a Canadian court after the United States accused the Huawei top executive of misleading multinational banks about Iran-linked transactions thereby working against US sanctions. Meng denied the charge as she was released subject to guarantee of $7.5 million and barred from leaving the country. The development angered Chinese authorities threatened severe consequences if Meng was extradited to the US. Meng has been put under electronic surveillance in a luxury home in Vancouver awaiting action from the US administration. "China has also strongly urged the United States to immediately correct its mistake, repeal its warrant of arrest for Meng Wanzhou and drop the extradition request to Canada," the foreign ministry spokesman said. Meng was detained on December 1st as she was changing planes in Vancouver airport. Relations between Canada and China have hit rock bottom ever since the Meng incident unfolded with Chinese authorities detaining ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig and China-based business consultant Michael Spavor for harming "national security". As relations deteriorated, China announced death sentence for Canadian national Robert Schellenberg for smuggling methamphetamines even as Canada denounced the move.

Strongly urge US to immediately drop extradition request for Huawei's Meng Wanzhou: China

China's envoy to Canada warned&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/canada-engaging-in-egotism-and-white-supremacy-over-huawei-vp-meng-chinese-ambassador-lu-shaye-189310">Ottawa there would be repercussions</a> if it banned technology firm Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from supplying equipment to Canadian 5G networks, the latest blast in a deepening bilateral dispute.

Ambassador Lu Shaye, speaking at a news conference, did not give details. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/canada-says-13-citizens-detained-in-china-since-huawei-cfo-arrest-188160">Canada is currently studying the security implications</a> of 5G networks, but unlike some allies has not announced Huawei equipment will be excluded.

"If the Canadian government does ban Huawei from participating in the 5G network, then as for what kind of repercussion there will be, I’m not sure, but I believe there will be repercussions," Lu said through an interpreter, urging Ottawa to "make a wise decision on this issue".

Relations between China and Canada turned frosty last month after Canadian authorities arrested Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei, on a US extradition request.

China subsequently detained two Canadian citizens, and this month a court retried a Canadian man who previously had been found guilty of drug smuggling and sentenced him to death.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Beijing of arbitrarily using the death penalty and called world leaders to solicit their support.

Lu said when Canadian foreign minister Chrystia Freeland went to the World Economic Forum in Davos next week she should avoid "microphone diplomacy" and not try to rally support.

"If Canada has a sincerity of resolving these issues, then Canada will not do such things. We hope Canada thinks twice before making any actions," he said.

In response, Freeland said Canada had no intention of changing its approach.

"We will continue to speak every day with our allies about this situation," she told reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet retreat in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

She declined to give details about the review into 5G technology. A Canadian source directly familiar with the case said the study would not be released in the immediate future.

Huawei has a relatively small Canadian operation, employing just shy of 1,000 people. But the company said early this year it had become the 25th largest research and development funder in Canada, thanks to partnerships with local universities.

On Wednesday, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced bills that would ban the sale of US chips or other components to Huawei, ZTE Corp or other Chinese firms that violate US sanctions or export control laws.

China's envoy to Canada warned Ottawa there would be repercussions if it banned technology firm Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from supplying equipment to Canadian 5G networks, the latest blast in a deepening bilateral dispute.

China's envoy to Canada warned Ottawa there would be repercussions if it banned technology firm Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from supplying equipment to Canadian 5G networks, the latest blast in a deepening bilateral dispute. Ambassador Lu Shaye, speaking at a news conference, did not give details. Canada is currently studying the security implications of 5G networks, but unlike some allies has not announced Huawei equipment will be excluded. "If the Canadian government does ban Huawei from participating in the 5G network, then as for what kind of repercussion there will be, I’m not sure, but I believe there will be repercussions," Lu said through an interpreter, urging Ottawa to "make a wise decision on this issue". Relations between China and Canada turned frosty last month after Canadian authorities arrested Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei, on a US extradition request. China subsequently detained two Canadian citizens, and this month a court retried a Canadian man who previously had been found guilty of drug smuggling and sentenced him to death. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Beijing of arbitrarily using the death penalty and called world leaders to solicit their support. Lu said when Canadian foreign minister Chrystia Freeland went to the World Economic Forum in Davos next week she should avoid "microphone diplomacy" and not try to rally support. "If Canada has a sincerity of resolving these issues, then Canada will not do such things. We hope Canada thinks twice before making any actions," he said. In response, Freeland said Canada had no intention of changing its approach. "We will continue to speak every day with our allies about this situation," she told reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet retreat in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She declined to give details about the review into 5G technology. A Canadian source directly familiar with the case said the study would not be released in the immediate future. Huawei has a relatively small Canadian operation, employing just shy of 1,000 people. But the company said early this year it had become the 25th largest research and development funder in Canada, thanks to partnerships with local universities. On Wednesday, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced bills that would ban the sale of US chips or other components to Huawei, ZTE Corp or other Chinese firms that violate US sanctions or export control laws.

Canadian government banning Huawei 5G network will have repercussions: China

Canada is warning citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution"<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-court-sentences-canadian-to-death-as-diplomatic-row-deepens-190320"> when travelling to China after a Canadian</a> man was sentenced to death on drug trafficking charges.&nbsp;

The revised advisory cautioned travellers of the "risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws," and noted that the "safety and security situation could change with little notice".

The update came hours after a Chinese court on Monday sentenced Canadian citizen Robert Lloyd Schellenberg to death on drug trafficking charges after his previous 15-year prison sentence was deemed too lenient.

Schellenberg, 36, had appealed against the court's original verdict.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Beijing of "arbitrarily" using capital punishment, deepening a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

Canada is warning citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution" when travelling to China after a Canadian man was sentenced to death on drug trafficking charges.

Canada is warning citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution" when travelling to China after a Canadian man was sentenced to death on drug trafficking charges. The revised advisory cautioned travellers of the "risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws," and noted that the "safety and security situation could change with little notice". The update came hours after a Chinese court on Monday sentenced Canadian citizen Robert Lloyd Schellenberg to death on drug trafficking charges after his previous 15-year prison sentence was deemed too lenient. Schellenberg, 36, had appealed against the court's original verdict. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Beijing of "arbitrarily" using capital punishment, deepening a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

Exercise high degree of caution while visiting China: Canada's advisory to citizens

A Chinese envoy on Wednesday accused Canada and its<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/canada-says-13-citizens-detained-in-china-since-huawei-cfo-arrest-188160"> allies of "Western egotism and white supremacy" </a>for demanding the immediate release of two Canadians held for alleged spying.

In a letter published by The Hill Times newspaper, China's ambassador to Canada Lu Shaye also criticized the "groundless" detention of a top Chinese tech executive at the request of the United States.

China detained former <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-should-free-canadians-held-after-huawei-arrest-uss-pompeo-says-184185">diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman</a> Michael Spavor last month, accusing them both of activities that "endanger China's security" -- a phrase often used by Beijing when alleging espionage.

The arrests are thought to be in retaliation against Canada's December 1st arrest of Huawei vice president Meng Wanzhou, who is accused of violating Iran sanctions.

"It's understandable that these Canadians are concerned about their own citizens. But have they shown any concern or sympathy for Meng after she was illegally detained and deprived of freedom?" Lu wrote in the Ottawa newspaper.

"It seems that, to some people, only Canadian citizens shall be treated in a humanitarian manner and their freedom deemed valuable, while Chinese people do not deserve that," he said.

"The reason why some people are used to arrogantly adopting double standards is due to Western egotism and white supremacy."

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Donald Trump in a telephone call on Monday denounced the "arbitrary" detentions of Kovrig and Spavor.

Australia, Britain, France, Japan, Germany and the European Union have also made statements in support of Canada.

Meng is currently living in a luxury home in Vancouver after being released on bail pending the outcome of an extradition hearing.

She is required to wear an electronic anklet to monitor her movements and has an 11:00 pm to 7:00 am curfew.

Meanwhile, a group of Canadian parliamentarians visiting China this week complained to officials that Kovrig and Spavor have been granted few consular visits, denied access to lawyers, and remain in "completely unacceptable" detention conditions.

A Chinese envoy on Wednesday accused Canada and its allies of "Western egotism and white supremacy" for demanding the immediate release of two Canadians held for alleged spying.

A Chinese envoy on Wednesday accused Canada and its allies of "Western egotism and white supremacy" for demanding the immediate release of two Canadians held for alleged spying. In a letter published by The Hill Times newspaper, China's ambassador to Canada Lu Shaye also criticized the "groundless" detention of a top Chinese tech executive at the request of the United States. China detained former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor last month, accusing them both of activities that "endanger China's security" -- a phrase often used by Beijing when alleging espionage. The arrests are thought to be in retaliation against Canada's December 1st arrest of Huawei vice president Meng Wanzhou, who is accused of violating Iran sanctions. "It's understandable that these Canadians are concerned about their own citizens. But have they shown any concern or sympathy for Meng after she was illegally detained and deprived of freedom?" Lu wrote in the Ottawa newspaper. "It seems that, to some people, only Canadian citizens shall be treated in a humanitarian manner and their freedom deemed valuable, while Chinese people do not deserve that," he said. "The reason why some people are used to arrogantly adopting double standards is due to Western egotism and white supremacy." Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Donald Trump in a telephone call on Monday denounced the "arbitrary" detentions of Kovrig and Spavor. Australia, Britain, France, Japan, Germany and the European Union have also made statements in support of Canada. Meng is currently living in a luxury home in Vancouver after being released on bail pending the outcome of an extradition hearing. She is required to wear an electronic anklet to monitor her movements and has an 11:00 pm to 7:00 am curfew. Meanwhile, a group of Canadian parliamentarians visiting China this week complained to officials that Kovrig and Spavor have been granted few consular visits, denied access to lawyers, and remain in "completely unacceptable" detention conditions.

Canada engaging in white supremacy over Huawei VP Meng: Chinese ambassador Lu Shaye

China's top prosecutor said on Thursday that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-britain-eu-of-hypocrisy-over-canada-detentions-concerns-186139">two Canadians detained after Canada </a>arrested a Chinese technology company executive had "without a doubt" violated the law.

Authorities in Beijing had previously said the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/americas/canada-seeks-help-of-allies-for-release-of-detainees-in-china-185916"> two men, Michael Kovrig, a former</a> diplomat and an adviser with the International Crisis Group (ICG) think-tank, and businessman Michael Spavor, were suspected of endangering state security.

"Without a doubt, these two Canadian citizens in China violated our country's laws and regulations, and are currently undergoing investigation according to procedure," Zhang Jun, China's prosecutor general, said.

Zhang said the investigation process had been handled "strictly" according to law, he, however,&nbsp;did not elaborate.

The two were detained after Canadian police arrested Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on December 1st in Vancouver, at the request of the United States.

US prosecutors have accused her of misleading banks about transactions linked to Iran, putting the banks at risk of violating sanctions.

The Chinese government has only given vague details about the detention of the two Canadians, and it has not drawn a direct link to Meng's arrest. It has demanded that Canada free her and threatened unspecified consequences if it does not.

Canada has said several times it saw no explicit link between the arrest of Meng, the daughter of Huawei's founder, and the detentions of Kovrig and Spavor.

But Beijing-based Western diplomats and former Canadian diplomats have said they have no doubt the cases are linked.

Canada has said the detentions are unacceptable and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said China should free the men.

Under Chinese criminal procedure law, special forms of detention and interrogation can be used for state security suspects.

China touts the rule of law, but its judicial system is tightly controlled by the ruling Communist Party.

Rights groups say conditions in Chinese detention facilities are often basic and can be harsh, with lack of legal representation and due process compounding worries about treatment.

China's top prosecutor said on Thursday that two Canadians detained after Canada arrested a Chinese technology company executive had "without a doubt" violated the law.

China's top prosecutor said on Thursday that two Canadians detained after Canada arrested a Chinese technology company executive had "without a doubt" violated the law. Authorities in Beijing had previously said the two men, Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat and an adviser with the International Crisis Group (ICG) think-tank, and businessman Michael Spavor, were suspected of endangering state security. "Without a doubt, these two Canadian citizens in China violated our country's laws and regulations, and are currently undergoing investigation according to procedure," Zhang Jun, China's prosecutor general, said. Zhang said the investigation process had been handled "strictly" according to law, he, however, did not elaborate. The two were detained after Canadian police arrested Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on December 1st in Vancouver, at the request of the United States. US prosecutors have accused her of misleading banks about transactions linked to Iran, putting the banks at risk of violating sanctions. The Chinese government has only given vague details about the detention of the two Canadians, and it has not drawn a direct link to Meng's arrest. It has demanded that Canada free her and threatened unspecified consequences if it does not. Canada has said several times it saw no explicit link between the arrest of Meng, the daughter of Huawei's founder, and the detentions of Kovrig and Spavor. But Beijing-based Western diplomats and former Canadian diplomats have said they have no doubt the cases are linked. Canada has said the detentions are unacceptable and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said China should free the men. Under Chinese criminal procedure law, special forms of detention and interrogation can be used for state security suspects. China touts the rule of law, but its judicial system is tightly controlled by the ruling Communist Party. Rights groups say conditions in Chinese detention facilities are often basic and can be harsh, with lack of legal representation and due process compounding worries about treatment.

Without doubt, two Canadians violated our country's laws and regulations: China  prosecutor general

China and Canada have signed an agreement vowing not to conduct state-sponsored cyber attacks against each other aimed at stealing trade secrets or other confidential business information.

According to a statement released by the Canadian government on its website, the agreement was reached during talks between Canada&#39;s national security and intelligence adviser, Daniel Jean, and senior communist party official Wang Yongqing

&quot;This is something that three or four years ago (Beijing) would not even have entertained in the conversation,&quot; an unnamed Canadian government official told the Globe and Mail.

The new agreement only covers economic cyber-espionage, which includes hacking corporate secrets and proprietary technology, and does not deal with state-sponsored cyber spying for intelligence gathering.

&quot;The two sides agreed that neither country&#39;s government would conduct or knowingly support cyber-enabled theft of intellectual property, including trade secrets or other confidential business information, with the intent of providing competitive advantages to companies or commercial sectors,&quot; the Canadian Government said in the statement. China&#39;s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Some countries, including the United States, have long accused Beijing of sponsoring hacking attacks on companies in an effort to acquire sensitive foreign technology. China denies those accusations and says that it is also a victim of hacking.

In 2015 China and the United States came to a similar understanding on corporate cyber-espionage after the Obama administration had mulled targeted sanctions against Chinese individuals and companies for cyber attacks against US commercial targets. US cyber security executives and government advisors said breaches attributed to China-based groups had dropped around the time of that agreement.

China this month put into effect a new cyber security law designed to strengthen critical infrastructure, even as many global tech firms and lobbies said the rules skewed the playing field against foreign firms.

The agreement was reached during talks between Canada's national security and intelligence adviser, Daniel Jean, and senior communist party official Wang Yongqing

China and Canada have signed an agreement vowing not to conduct state-sponsored cyber attacks against each other aimed at stealing trade secrets or other confidential business information. According to a statement released by the Canadian government on its website, the agreement was reached during talks between Canada's national security and intelligence adviser, Daniel Jean, and senior communist party official Wang Yongqing "This is something that three or four years ago (Beijing) would not even have entertained in the conversation," an unnamed Canadian government official told the Globe and Mail. The new agreement only covers economic cyber-espionage, which includes hacking corporate secrets and proprietary technology, and does not deal with state-sponsored cyber spying for intelligence gathering. "The two sides agreed that neither country's government would conduct or knowingly support cyber-enabled theft of intellectual property, including trade secrets or other confidential business information, with the intent of providing competitive advantages to companies or commercial sectors," the Canadian Government said in the statement. China's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Some countries, including the United States, have long accused Beijing of sponsoring hacking attacks on companies in an effort to acquire sensitive foreign technology. China denies those accusations and says that it is also a victim of hacking. In 2015 China and the United States came to a similar understanding on corporate cyber-espionage after the Obama administration had mulled targeted sanctions against Chinese individuals and companies for cyber attacks against US commercial targets. US cyber security executives and government advisors said breaches attributed to China-based groups had dropped around the time of that agreement. China this month put into effect a new cyber security law designed to strengthen critical infrastructure, even as many global tech firms and lobbies said the rules skewed the playing field against foreign firms.

China, Canada vow not to conduct cyber attacks on private sector