The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Canada violated a consular treaty signed with China when it failed to immediately notify China that it had detained the Chief Financial Officer of the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/what-you-need-to-know-about-chinese-tech-giant-huawei-181879"> Chinese telecom giant Huawei</a>.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang made the statement at a regular press briefing in Beijing.

"First, the China-Canada consular treaty specifies that Canada is obliged to immediately inform the Chinese embassy or consulates in Canada whenever there occurs such a case. Second, as I told you yesterday, China was not informed via Canada's government immediately, but learned of the case from other sources," said Lu.

Meng Wanzhou, the 46-year-old daughter of the Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, has been held for over a week and faces extradition to the United States. Tuesday will be the third day of bail hearings at a court in Vancouver. The judge will decide whether or not to free Meng on bail. The United States accuses her of misleading multinational banks about Huawei's control of a company operating in Iran, allegedly violating US sanctions.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Canada violated a consular treaty signed with China when it failed to immediately notify China that it had detained the Chief Financial Officer of the Chinese telecom giant Huawei.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Canada violated a consular treaty signed with China when it failed to immediately notify China that it had detained the Chief Financial Officer of the Chinese telecom giant Huawei. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang made the statement at a regular press briefing in Beijing. "First, the China-Canada consular treaty specifies that Canada is obliged to immediately inform the Chinese embassy or consulates in Canada whenever there occurs such a case. Second, as I told you yesterday, China was not informed via Canada's government immediately, but learned of the case from other sources," said Lu. Meng Wanzhou, the 46-year-old daughter of the Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, has been held for over a week and faces extradition to the United States. Tuesday will be the third day of bail hearings at a court in Vancouver. The judge will decide whether or not to free Meng on bail. The United States accuses her of misleading multinational banks about Huawei's control of a company operating in Iran, allegedly violating US sanctions.

Canada violated consular treaty over Huawei CFO's detention: Chinese FM spokesman

A top executive at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies is set to return to a Vancouver courtroom on Tuesday, as the judge weighs final issues in determining whether she should be freed on bail while awaiting extradition proceedings.

Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested by Canadian authorities on December 1 at the request of the United States. Tuesday will be the third day of bail hearings in a British Columbia court, with China criticizing her continued detention and demanding her immediate release.

Meng, 46, faces US accusations that she misled multinational banks about Huawei's control of a company operating in Iran, putting the banks at risk of violating US sanctions and incurring severe penalties, court documents said.

The judge on Monday rolled the proceedings over to Tuesday because he wanted to hear more from both sides about the issue of surety - who will take responsibility for Meng's actions if she were released.

Meng's lawyer David Martin had offered her husband as surety, but the judge and the public prosecutor questioned whether Liu Xiaozong, Meng's husband, could perform this duty as he is not a resident of British Columbia and would not suffer if she were to breach her bail conditions.

"If Ms. Meng were to flee, were to abscond, Mr Liu would not be left behind here," public prosecutor John Gibb-Carsley said. "He would go with her."

Intent on getting Meng out of detention and into one of her two luxury homes in the city, defense lawyer Martin is offering up high-tech surveillance devices and a 24-hour security detail to ensure his client does not flee.

He has also proposed a C$15 million ($11.3 million) bail guarantee and pledged Meng would hand over all her passports and travel documents to Canadian police, the court heard.

BEIJING WARNS ON "BULLYING"

The arrest has roiled markets over fears it will exacerbate tensions between the United States and China in trade negotiations that both sides have agreed must be concluded by March 1.

Beijing has demanded Meng's immediate release and threatened "consequences" for Canada. But both Chinese and US officials appear to be avoiding linking her arrest to the trade dispute.

Speaking at a forum in Beijing on Tuesday, the Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, said the government kept constant watch on the safety of Chinese citizens abroad, though did not directly mention Meng's case.

"For any bullying that wantonly violates the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens, China will never sit idly by," state television quoted him as saying.

Asked whether Wang was referring to Meng, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said China's complaints to Canada and the United States about the case were the same as the position Wang had laid out earlier in the day about defending Chinese overseas.

Huawei is the world's largest supplier of telecommunications network equipment and second-biggest maker of smartphones, with revenue of about $92 billion last year. Unlike other big Chinese technology firms, it does much of its business overseas.

US officials allege the telecom giant was trying to use multinational banks to move money out of Iran. Companies are barred from using the US financial system to funnel goods and services to sanctioned entities.

Huawei and its lawyers have said the company operates in strict compliance with applicable laws, and is confident that both the Canadian and US legal systems "will reach a just conclusion".

A top executive at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies is set to return to a Vancouver courtroom on Tuesday, as the judge weighs final issues in determining whether she should be freed on bail while awaiting extradition proceedings.

A top executive at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies is set to return to a Vancouver courtroom on Tuesday, as the judge weighs final issues in determining whether she should be freed on bail while awaiting extradition proceedings. Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested by Canadian authorities on December 1 at the request of the United States. Tuesday will be the third day of bail hearings in a British Columbia court, with China criticizing her continued detention and demanding her immediate release. Meng, 46, faces US accusations that she misled multinational banks about Huawei's control of a company operating in Iran, putting the banks at risk of violating US sanctions and incurring severe penalties, court documents said. The judge on Monday rolled the proceedings over to Tuesday because he wanted to hear more from both sides about the issue of surety - who will take responsibility for Meng's actions if she were released. Meng's lawyer David Martin had offered her husband as surety, but the judge and the public prosecutor questioned whether Liu Xiaozong, Meng's husband, could perform this duty as he is not a resident of British Columbia and would not suffer if she were to breach her bail conditions. "If Ms. Meng were to flee, were to abscond, Mr Liu would not be left behind here," public prosecutor John Gibb-Carsley said. "He would go with her." Intent on getting Meng out of detention and into one of her two luxury homes in the city, defense lawyer Martin is offering up high-tech surveillance devices and a 24-hour security detail to ensure his client does not flee. He has also proposed a C$15 million ($11.3 million) bail guarantee and pledged Meng would hand over all her passports and travel documents to Canadian police, the court heard. BEIJING WARNS ON "BULLYING" The arrest has roiled markets over fears it will exacerbate tensions between the United States and China in trade negotiations that both sides have agreed must be concluded by March 1. Beijing has demanded Meng's immediate release and threatened "consequences" for Canada. But both Chinese and US officials appear to be avoiding linking her arrest to the trade dispute. Speaking at a forum in Beijing on Tuesday, the Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, said the government kept constant watch on the safety of Chinese citizens abroad, though did not directly mention Meng's case. "For any bullying that wantonly violates the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens, China will never sit idly by," state television quoted him as saying. Asked whether Wang was referring to Meng, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said China's complaints to Canada and the United States about the case were the same as the position Wang had laid out earlier in the day about defending Chinese overseas. Huawei is the world's largest supplier of telecommunications network equipment and second-biggest maker of smartphones, with revenue of about $92 billion last year. Unlike other big Chinese technology firms, it does much of its business overseas. US officials allege the telecom giant was trying to use multinational banks to move money out of Iran. Companies are barred from using the US financial system to funnel goods and services to sanctioned entities. Huawei and its lawyers have said the company operates in strict compliance with applicable laws, and is confident that both the Canadian and US legal systems "will reach a just conclusion".

Huawei CFO back in Canada court as bail hearing set to wrap up

Top Chinese and US negotiators held telephone talks on Tuesday to exchange views on the timetable of trade talks, the Chinese commerce ministry said.

Vice Premier Liu He spoke with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer 10 days after presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to a trade war truce.

A 90-day deadline was set to reach an agreement, but no date has been set for the next round of talks and tensions have risen anew following Canada's arrest of an executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei at the behest of the United States.

The commerce ministry said in a statement Liu and the US officials "exchanged views on the implementation of the consensus" reached by Trump and Xi as well as on the timetable for the next round of negotiations.

The brief statement did not provide more details.

Lighthizer said Sunday that March 1 was a "hard deadline" for the two sides to reach an agreement that would prevent an escalation of the trade war.

The world's top two economies have exchanged steep tariffs on more than $300 billion in total two-way trade, locking them in a conflict that has begun to eat into profits.&nbsp;

Trump has agreed to hold off on hiking tariffs to give space for negotiations.

Top Chinese and US negotiators held telephone talks on Tuesday to exchange views on the timetable of trade talks, the Chinese commerce ministry said. Vice Premier Liu He spoke with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer 10 days after presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to a trade war truce.

Top Chinese and US negotiators held telephone talks on Tuesday to exchange views on the timetable of trade talks, the Chinese commerce ministry said. Vice Premier Liu He spoke with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer 10 days after presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to a trade war truce. A 90-day deadline was set to reach an agreement, but no date has been set for the next round of talks and tensions have risen anew following Canada's arrest of an executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei at the behest of the United States. The commerce ministry said in a statement Liu and the US officials "exchanged views on the implementation of the consensus" reached by Trump and Xi as well as on the timetable for the next round of negotiations. The brief statement did not provide more details. Lighthizer said Sunday that March 1 was a "hard deadline" for the two sides to reach an agreement that would prevent an escalation of the trade war. The world's top two economies have exchanged steep tariffs on more than $300 billion in total two-way trade, locking them in a conflict that has begun to eat into profits. Trump has agreed to hold off on hiking tariffs to give space for negotiations.

Chinese, US negotiators discuss trade talks timetable

The shocking arrest of chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies, Meng Wanzhou, in Canada on December 1 is seen as entangled in the protracted diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing.

46-year-old Meng, who is also one of the vice chairs of company's board, is the daughter of founder Ren Zhengfei from his first marriage. She has taken her family name from her mother and has also used the English first names "Cathy" and "Sabrina".

Ren, 74, founded the Chinese telecommunications company in 1988 and, like his elder daughter, has largely kept a low profile. Last month, he posed for a family photo shoot for French lifestyle magazine Paris Match with his younger daughter and current wife. Annabel Yao, 20, Meng's half-sister, posed in front of a grand piano with her mother, identified by the magazine as Yao Ling, and Ren, who wore a blue shirt with his hand resting on his smiling daughter's shoulder.

A Huawei spokesman confirmed to Reuters that Yao is Ren's wife.

Meng had said in an interview in 2013 that she joined Huawei in 1993 as a secretary "whose job was just to take calls". She obtained a master's degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 1998, and rose up the ranks over the years, mostly holding financial roles.

She has held the positions of director of the international accounting department, CFO of Huawei Hong Kong, and president of the accounting management department, according to company's website. She was married with a son and a daughter and her husband did not work in the industry.

Meng's importance at Huawei became apparent in 2011 when she was first named as a board member. Company insiders describe her as capable and hardworking.

While her brother, Meng Ping, as well as her father's younger brother and his current wife all work at Huawei and related companies, none has held such senior management roles.

She is set to return to a Vancouver courtroom on Tuesday, as the judge weighs final issues in determining whether she should be freed on bail while awaiting extradition proceedings.

Meng faces US accusations that she misled multi-national banks about Huawei's control of a company operating in Iran, putting the banks at risk of violating US sanctions and incurring severe penalties. Companies are barred from using the US financial system to funnel goods and services to sanctioned entities.

The shocking arrest of chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies, Meng Wanzhou, in Canada on December 1 is seen as entangled in the protracted diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing.

The shocking arrest of chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies, Meng Wanzhou, in Canada on December 1 is seen as entangled in the protracted diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing. 46-year-old Meng, who is also one of the vice chairs of company's board, is the daughter of founder Ren Zhengfei from his first marriage. She has taken her family name from her mother and has also used the English first names "Cathy" and "Sabrina". Ren, 74, founded the Chinese telecommunications company in 1988 and, like his elder daughter, has largely kept a low profile. Last month, he posed for a family photo shoot for French lifestyle magazine Paris Match with his younger daughter and current wife. Annabel Yao, 20, Meng's half-sister, posed in front of a grand piano with her mother, identified by the magazine as Yao Ling, and Ren, who wore a blue shirt with his hand resting on his smiling daughter's shoulder. A Huawei spokesman confirmed to Reuters that Yao is Ren's wife. Meng had said in an interview in 2013 that she joined Huawei in 1993 as a secretary "whose job was just to take calls". She obtained a master's degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 1998, and rose up the ranks over the years, mostly holding financial roles. She has held the positions of director of the international accounting department, CFO of Huawei Hong Kong, and president of the accounting management department, according to company's website. She was married with a son and a daughter and her husband did not work in the industry. Meng's importance at Huawei became apparent in 2011 when she was first named as a board member. Company insiders describe her as capable and hardworking. While her brother, Meng Ping, as well as her father's younger brother and his current wife all work at Huawei and related companies, none has held such senior management roles. She is set to return to a Vancouver courtroom on Tuesday, as the judge weighs final issues in determining whether she should be freed on bail while awaiting extradition proceedings. Meng faces US accusations that she misled multi-national banks about Huawei's control of a company operating in Iran, putting the banks at risk of violating US sanctions and incurring severe penalties. Companies are barred from using the US financial system to funnel goods and services to sanctioned entities.

Who is Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou?

After a Canadian court adjourned the decision on <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-canada-for-inhumane-treatment-of-huawei-cfo-182869">bail of Meng Wanzhou</a>, Huawei on Tuesday said in a statement carried by Chinese state media that it believes the Canadian and US legal systems will deliver a fair conclusion&nbsp;Huawei will continue to pay attention to the bail hearing, the company added.

Huawei will continue to pay attention to the bail hearing, the company added.

China on Monday protested Canada's "inhumane" treatment of an executive of telecom giant Huawei who is being held on a US extradition bid, citing reports she was not getting sufficient medical care.

Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has filed court papers in Vancouver arguing she should be released on bail from her Canadian jail.

Wanzhou, 46, the daughter of Huawei's founder, was arrested on December 1 as part of a US investigation while she was changing planes in Vancouver, British Columbia.

After a Canadian court adjourned the decision on bail of Meng Wanzhou, Huawei on Tuesday said in a statement carried by Chinese state media that it believes the Canadian and US legal systems will deliver a fair conclusion Huawei will continue to pay attention to the bail hearing, the company added.

After a Canadian court adjourned the decision on bail of Meng Wanzhou, Huawei on Tuesday said in a statement carried by Chinese state media that it believes the Canadian and US legal systems will deliver a fair conclusion Huawei will continue to pay attention to the bail hearing, the company added. Huawei will continue to pay attention to the bail hearing, the company added. China on Monday protested Canada's "inhumane" treatment of an executive of telecom giant Huawei who is being held on a US extradition bid, citing reports she was not getting sufficient medical care. Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has filed court papers in Vancouver arguing she should be released on bail from her Canadian jail. Wanzhou, 46, the daughter of Huawei's founder, was arrested on December 1 as part of a US investigation while she was changing planes in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Believe Canadian, US legal systems will deliver fair conclusion, says Huawei

China on Monday protested Canada's "inhumane" treatment of an executive of telecom giant Huawei who is being held on a US extradition bid, citing reports she was not getting sufficient medical care.

Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has filed court papers in Vancouver arguing she should be released on bail from her Canadian jail.

In a sworn affidavit, the 46-year-old woman said she has been treated in a Canadian hospital for hypertension since she was arrested on December 1 for possible extradition.

China's state-run Global Times newspaper reported, without citing sources, that "it seems that the Canadian detention facility is not offering her the necessary health care."

"We believe this is inhumane and violates her human rights," foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said at a regular press briefing, citing such reports. 
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China on Monday protested Canada's "inhumane" treatment of an executive of telecom giant Huawei who is being held on a US extradition bid, citing reports she was not getting sufficient medical care.

China on Monday protested Canada's "inhumane" treatment of an executive of telecom giant Huawei who is being held on a US extradition bid, citing reports she was not getting sufficient medical care. Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has filed court papers in Vancouver arguing she should be released on bail from her Canadian jail. In a sworn affidavit, the 46-year-old woman said she has been treated in a Canadian hospital for hypertension since she was arrested on December 1 for possible extradition. China's state-run Global Times newspaper reported, without citing sources, that "it seems that the Canadian detention facility is not offering her the necessary health care." "We believe this is inhumane and violates her human rights," foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said at a regular press briefing, citing such reports.

China accuses Canada of 'inhumane' treatment of Huawei CFO

Chinese telecom giant Huawei's chief financial officer faces US fraud charges related to sanctions-breaking business dealings with Iran, a Canadian court heard Friday, a week after she was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-arrested-in-canada-faces-extradition-to-us-181757">detained on an American extradition request</a>.

Meng Wanzhou, 46, was arrested in Canada's Pacific coast city of Vancouver on December 1 while changing planes during a trip from Hong Kong to Mexico -- ratcheting up tensions between the United States and China just as the countries' leaders agreed to a truce in their trade war.

A day-long hearing was adjourned until Monday, when the judge is expected to render a decision on bail. Until then, she will remain in custody.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-arrest-canada-pm-justin-trudeau-defends-detaining-meng-wanzhou-182040">Canadian government </a>lawyer John Gibb-Carsley asked for bail to be denied, saying Meng has been accused of "conspiracy to defraud multiple financial institutions" and if convicted faces more than 30 years in prison.

She is specifically accused of lying to a US bank, identified by her lawyer as "Hong Kong Bank," about the use of a covert subsidiary to sell to Iran in breach of sanctions.

Meng had personally denied to bankers any direct connections between Huawei and the subsidiary, SkyCom, when in fact "SkyCom is Huawei," Gibb-Carsley said, putting the bank in jeopardy of violating sanctions. SkyCom's alleged sanctions breaches occurred from 2009 to 2014, while Meng's alleged fraudulent misrepresentations were in 2013.

Meng had been a member of SkyCom's board a decade ago, but the company was later sold, said her lawyer David Martin.

US authorities, however, claim Huawei continued to control the company, with Gibb-Carsley noting that SkyCom employees continued to carry Huawei identification and use its email.

He suggested that Meng has also shown a pattern of avoiding the United States over the past year since becoming aware of the investigation into the matter, arguing that she has no ties to Canada and has access to vast wealth and political connections -- and thus poses a flight risk.

Meng's detention in Canada came on the day of a summit at which US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping agreed to a truce in the escalating trade dispute between the two economic powerhouses.

China says Meng -- the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, a former engineer in China's People's Liberation Army -- has violated no laws in Canada or the United States and has demanded her release.

Washington and Beijing have exchanged steep tariffs on more than $300 billion in total two-way trade, locking them in a conflict that has begun to eat into profits.

Trump tweeted Friday that negotiations to defuse the high-stakes dispute were "going very well," but the messages since Meng's arrest have been mixed, roiling global stock markets.

Her appearance at the British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver is a prelude to an extradition process that could take months.

'Princess' of Huawei

CNN, quoting an unnamed official, said the United States saw the arrest as providing leverage in US-China trade talks -- although White House trade advisor Peter Navarro has denied any link to the dialogue.

On Friday, Beijing nevertheless alleged that Meng, known internally as the "princess" of Huawei and possible heir to the throne, had become a pawn in the dispute.

"The Chinese government should seriously mull over the US tendency to abuse legal procedures to suppress China's high-tech enterprises," said the nationalist tabloid Global Times in an editorial.

"Obviously, Washington is resorting to a despicable rogue's approach as it cannot stop Huawei's 5G advance in the market," it went on.

Meng spent most of the past week at a women's detention facility in a suburb of Vancouver.

If she is released on bail, she has agreed to surrender her passports and submit to electronic monitoring until she is discharged or surrendered for trial to the United States. All security costs would be borne by her.&nbsp;

The extradition process could take months, even years, if appeals are made in the case. The court heard Meng's husband Xiaozong Liu owns two mansions in the city.

Repeated setbacks

Canada has a longstanding extradition treaty with the United States, requiring it to cooperate with US Department of Justice requests to hand over suspects.

The offense for which extradition is being sought must also be a crime in Canada.

A Canadian court must decide if there is sufficient evidence to support the extradition, but then it is left to Canada's justice minister to sign the order.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended Canada's arrest of Meng, saying politics played no part in the decision.

"I can assure everyone that we are a country (with) an independent judiciary," Trudeau told a tech conference in Montreal.

Huawei's affordable smartphones have made strong inroads in the developing world, but the company has faced repeated setbacks in major Western economies over security concerns.

Canadian officials have said Ottawa was continuing to review Huawei's technology for use in upcoming fifth-generation networks.

The company faces being shut out of Australia, New Zealand and US 5G rollouts, and British telecom group BT revealed on Wednesday it was removing Huawei equipment from its core cellular network.

The five nations together form the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance.

Chinese telecom giant Huawei's chief financial officer faces US fraud charges related to sanctions-breaking business dealings with Iran, a Canadian court heard Friday, a week after she was detained on an American extradition request.

Chinese telecom giant Huawei's chief financial officer faces US fraud charges related to sanctions-breaking business dealings with Iran, a Canadian court heard Friday, a week after she was detained on an American extradition request. Meng Wanzhou, 46, was arrested in Canada's Pacific coast city of Vancouver on December 1 while changing planes during a trip from Hong Kong to Mexico -- ratcheting up tensions between the United States and China just as the countries' leaders agreed to a truce in their trade war. A day-long hearing was adjourned until Monday, when the judge is expected to render a decision on bail. Until then, she will remain in custody. Canadian government lawyer John Gibb-Carsley asked for bail to be denied, saying Meng has been accused of "conspiracy to defraud multiple financial institutions" and if convicted faces more than 30 years in prison. She is specifically accused of lying to a US bank, identified by her lawyer as "Hong Kong Bank," about the use of a covert subsidiary to sell to Iran in breach of sanctions. Meng had personally denied to bankers any direct connections between Huawei and the subsidiary, SkyCom, when in fact "SkyCom is Huawei," Gibb-Carsley said, putting the bank in jeopardy of violating sanctions. SkyCom's alleged sanctions breaches occurred from 2009 to 2014, while Meng's alleged fraudulent misrepresentations were in 2013. Meng had been a member of SkyCom's board a decade ago, but the company was later sold, said her lawyer David Martin. US authorities, however, claim Huawei continued to control the company, with Gibb-Carsley noting that SkyCom employees continued to carry Huawei identification and use its email. He suggested that Meng has also shown a pattern of avoiding the United States over the past year since becoming aware of the investigation into the matter, arguing that she has no ties to Canada and has access to vast wealth and political connections -- and thus poses a flight risk. Meng's detention in Canada came on the day of a summit at which US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping agreed to a truce in the escalating trade dispute between the two economic powerhouses. China says Meng -- the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, a former engineer in China's People's Liberation Army -- has violated no laws in Canada or the United States and has demanded her release. Washington and Beijing have exchanged steep tariffs on more than $300 billion in total two-way trade, locking them in a conflict that has begun to eat into profits. Trump tweeted Friday that negotiations to defuse the high-stakes dispute were "going very well," but the messages since Meng's arrest have been mixed, roiling global stock markets. Her appearance at the British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver is a prelude to an extradition process that could take months. 'Princess' of Huawei CNN, quoting an unnamed official, said the United States saw the arrest as providing leverage in US-China trade talks -- although White House trade advisor Peter Navarro has denied any link to the dialogue. On Friday, Beijing nevertheless alleged that Meng, known internally as the "princess" of Huawei and possible heir to the throne, had become a pawn in the dispute. "The Chinese government should seriously mull over the US tendency to abuse legal procedures to suppress China's high-tech enterprises," said the nationalist tabloid Global Times in an editorial. "Obviously, Washington is resorting to a despicable rogue's approach as it cannot stop Huawei's 5G advance in the market," it went on. Meng spent most of the past week at a women's detention facility in a suburb of Vancouver. If she is released on bail, she has agreed to surrender her passports and submit to electronic monitoring until she is discharged or surrendered for trial to the United States. All security costs would be borne by her. The extradition process could take months, even years, if appeals are made in the case. The court heard Meng's husband Xiaozong Liu owns two mansions in the city. Repeated setbacks Canada has a longstanding extradition treaty with the United States, requiring it to cooperate with US Department of Justice requests to hand over suspects. The offense for which extradition is being sought must also be a crime in Canada. A Canadian court must decide if there is sufficient evidence to support the extradition, but then it is left to Canada's justice minister to sign the order. On Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended Canada's arrest of Meng, saying politics played no part in the decision. "I can assure everyone that we are a country (with) an independent judiciary," Trudeau told a tech conference in Montreal. Huawei's affordable smartphones have made strong inroads in the developing world, but the company has faced repeated setbacks in major Western economies over security concerns. Canadian officials have said Ottawa was continuing to review Huawei's technology for use in upcoming fifth-generation networks. The company faces being shut out of Australia, New Zealand and US 5G rollouts, and British telecom group BT revealed on Wednesday it was removing Huawei equipment from its core cellular network. The five nations together form the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance.

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou faces US fraud charges linked to Iran, bail hearing to continue on Monday

Chinese state-run media on Friday condemned the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-immediate-release-of-huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhou-181949">arrest in Canada</a> of a top executive of telecoms giant Huawei on a US extradition request as a "despicable rogue's approach" to contain Chinese high-tech ambitions.

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-arrest-canada-pm-justin-trudeau-defends-detaining-meng-wanzhou-182040">arrest of Meng Wanzhou,</a> Huawei's chief financial officer, has angered the Chinese government and raised concerns that it could disrupt a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-china-called-a-truce-in-the-trade-war-now-what-181070">trade war truce </a>between the world's two biggest economies.

"The Chinese government should seriously mull over the US tendency to abuse legal procedures to suppress China's high-tech enterprises," said the nationalist tabloid Global Times in an editorial.

"Obviously, Washington is resorting to a despicable rogue's approach as it cannot stop Huawei's 5G advance in the market," it said.

The China Daily warned that "containing Huawei's expansion is detrimental to China-US ties."

US authorities have not disclosed the charges she faces following a publication ban sought by Meng, but "one thing that is undoubtedly true and proven is the US is trying to do whatever it can to contain Huawei's expansion in the world simply because the company is the point man for China's competitive technology companies," the daily said.

Though China's technology sector is still reliant on certain US exports like microchips, Beijing wants to transform the country into a global tech leader with a technological prowess rivalling the United States in a plan dubbed "Made in China 2025".

Huawei is one of the world's largest telecommunications equipment and services providers. Its products are used by carriers around the world, including in Europe and Africa.&nbsp;

But its US business has been tightly constrained by worries it could undermine American competitors and that its cellphones and networking equipment, used widely in other countries, could provide Beijing with avenues for espionage.

Australia, New Zealand and Britain have followed suit this year by rejecting some of the company's services over security concerns.

Chinese netizens have criticised Meng's arrest on Weibo, China's Twitter-like platform, where online trolls sometimes deliberately incite nationalist fervour or pro-government stances.

Some users viewed the incident as part of the trade war&nbsp;and a broader conspiracy to keep down China's technological development.&nbsp;

"One of the most important reasons why the US started the trade war was to attack China's technology sector and its 'Made in China 2025' plan," wrote one Weibo user.

The goal is to keep China stuck in "low-end industries and force China into the middle-income trap."

The detention of Meng appears to be a "game of politics", wrote another user.

The Huawei executive's arrest follows a US probe into the company's alleged violations of Iran sanctions.

Earlier this year, another Chinese tech firm ZTE nearly collapsed after Washington banned US companies from selling crucial hardware and software components to it for seven years, though the ban was lifted after it agreed to pay a $1 billion fine.

Chinese state-run media on Friday condemned the arrest in Canada of a top executive of telecoms giant Huawei on a US extradition request as a "despicable rogue's approach" to contain Chinese high-tech ambitions.

Chinese state-run media on Friday condemned the arrest in Canada of a top executive of telecoms giant Huawei on a US extradition request as a "despicable rogue's approach" to contain Chinese high-tech ambitions. The arrest of Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer, has angered the Chinese government and raised concerns that it could disrupt a trade war truce between the world's two biggest economies. "The Chinese government should seriously mull over the US tendency to abuse legal procedures to suppress China's high-tech enterprises," said the nationalist tabloid Global Times in an editorial. "Obviously, Washington is resorting to a despicable rogue's approach as it cannot stop Huawei's 5G advance in the market," it said. The China Daily warned that "containing Huawei's expansion is detrimental to China-US ties." US authorities have not disclosed the charges she faces following a publication ban sought by Meng, but "one thing that is undoubtedly true and proven is the US is trying to do whatever it can to contain Huawei's expansion in the world simply because the company is the point man for China's competitive technology companies," the daily said. Though China's technology sector is still reliant on certain US exports like microchips, Beijing wants to transform the country into a global tech leader with a technological prowess rivalling the United States in a plan dubbed "Made in China 2025". Huawei is one of the world's largest telecommunications equipment and services providers. Its products are used by carriers around the world, including in Europe and Africa. But its US business has been tightly constrained by worries it could undermine American competitors and that its cellphones and networking equipment, used widely in other countries, could provide Beijing with avenues for espionage. Australia, New Zealand and Britain have followed suit this year by rejecting some of the company's services over security concerns. Chinese netizens have criticised Meng's arrest on Weibo, China's Twitter-like platform, where online trolls sometimes deliberately incite nationalist fervour or pro-government stances. Some users viewed the incident as part of the trade war and a broader conspiracy to keep down China's technological development. "One of the most important reasons why the US started the trade war was to attack China's technology sector and its 'Made in China 2025' plan," wrote one Weibo user. The goal is to keep China stuck in "low-end industries and force China into the middle-income trap." The detention of Meng appears to be a "game of politics", wrote another user. The Huawei executive's arrest follows a US probe into the company's alleged violations of Iran sanctions. Earlier this year, another Chinese tech firm ZTE nearly collapsed after Washington banned US companies from selling crucial hardware and software components to it for seven years, though the ban was lifted after it agreed to pay a $1 billion fine.

Huawei arrest a 'despicable rogue' action: Report

President Donald Trump did not know about plans to arrest a top executive at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei in Canada, two US&nbsp;officials said on Thursday, in an apparent attempt to stop the incident from impeding crucial trade talks with Beijing.

The Huawei logo is pictured outside their research facility in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, December 6, 2018.

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s chief financial officer, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-huawei-appoints-chairman-as-acting-cfo-after-meng-wanzhous-arrest-182162">Meng Wanzhou</a>, the 46-year-old daughter of the company’s founder,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-arrested-in-canada-faces-extradition-to-us-181757"> was detained in Canada </a>on December 1, the same day Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/at-g20-dinner-trump-calls-relationship-with-xi-very-special-180799"> dined together at the G20 summit</a> in Buenos Aires.

A White House official told Reuters Trump did not know about a US&nbsp;request for her extradition from Canada before he met Xi and agreed to a 90-day truce in the brewing trade war.

Meng’s arrest during a stopover in Vancouver, announced by the Canadian authorities on Wednesday, pummeled stock markets already nervous about tensions between the world’s two largest economies on fears the move could derail the planned trade talks.

The arrest of Huawei 'heiress' throws rare spotlight on family

The arrest was made at Washington’s request as part of a US&nbsp;investigation of an alleged scheme to use the global banking system to evade US sanctions against Iran, according to people familiar with the probe.

Another US official told Reuters that while it was a Justice Department matter and not orchestrated in advance by the White House, the case could send a message that Washington is serious about what it sees as Beijing’s violations of international trade norms.

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, acknowledged that the arrest could complicate efforts to reach a broader U.S.-China trade deal but would not necessarily damage the process.

Meng’s detention also raised concerns about potential retaliation from Beijing in Canada, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to distance himself from the arrest.

“The appropriate authorities took the decisions in this case without any political involvement or interference ... we were advised by them with a few days’ notice that this was in the works,” Trudeau told reporters in Montreal in televised remarks.

President Donald Trump did not know about plans to arrest a top executive at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei in Canada, two US officials said on Thursday, in an apparent attempt to stop the incident from impeding crucial trade talks with Beijing.

President Donald Trump did not know about plans to arrest a top executive at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei in Canada, two US officials said on Thursday, in an apparent attempt to stop the incident from impeding crucial trade talks with Beijing. The Huawei logo is pictured outside their research facility in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, December 6, 2018. Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, the 46-year-old daughter of the company’s founder, was detained in Canada on December 1, the same day Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping dined together at the G20 summit in Buenos Aires. A White House official told Reuters Trump did not know about a US request for her extradition from Canada before he met Xi and agreed to a 90-day truce in the brewing trade war. Meng’s arrest during a stopover in Vancouver, announced by the Canadian authorities on Wednesday, pummeled stock markets already nervous about tensions between the world’s two largest economies on fears the move could derail the planned trade talks. The arrest of Huawei 'heiress' throws rare spotlight on family The arrest was made at Washington’s request as part of a US investigation of an alleged scheme to use the global banking system to evade US sanctions against Iran, according to people familiar with the probe. Another US official told Reuters that while it was a Justice Department matter and not orchestrated in advance by the White House, the case could send a message that Washington is serious about what it sees as Beijing’s violations of international trade norms. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, acknowledged that the arrest could complicate efforts to reach a broader U.S.-China trade deal but would not necessarily damage the process. Meng’s detention also raised concerns about potential retaliation from Beijing in Canada, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to distance himself from the arrest. “The appropriate authorities took the decisions in this case without any political involvement or interference ... we were advised by them with a few days’ notice that this was in the works,” Trudeau told reporters in Montreal in televised remarks.

White House, Trudeau seek to distance themselves from Huawei move

Arrest of Huawei CFO was only made on judicial basis,  says Justin Trudeau

Breaking News: Another blow to Chinese tech giant Huawei

Japan plans to ban government purchases of equipment from China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and ZTE Corp, news agency Reuters reported on Friday citing&nbsp;a person with direct knowledge on the matter.

Accordign to a report by a local newspaper, the government was expected to revise its internal rules on procurement as early as Monday in a bid to prevent intelligence leaks and cyber attacks.

The ban comes a day after the reports of&nbsp;the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-arrested-in-canada-faces-extradition-to-us-181757">arrest of China's tech giant Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzou</a> on US extradition request. She was arrested in Vancouver airport for violating US sanction against Iran.

Also read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/what-you-need-to-know-about-chinese-tech-giant-huawei-181879">&nbsp;What you need to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei</a>

With <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-immediate-release-of-huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhou-181949">China demanding the release of Meng</a>, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau distanced Canada from the arrest saying that the officers who arrested Meng on Saturday as she was changing planes&nbsp;had acted on their own.

"I can assure everyone that we are a country (with) an independent judiciary," Trudeau told a tech conference in Montreal. "And they took this decision without any political involvement or interference."

Meanwhile, China has said that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/arrest-of-huawei-cfo-throws-rare-spotlight-on-family-181953">Meng,&nbsp;the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei</a>, a former engineer in China's People's Liberation Army, had violated no laws in either Canada or the United States.

Huawei has also&nbsp;denied any wrongdoing saying&nbsp;that it was compliant with "all applicable laws and regulations where it operates."

Huawei's affordable smartphones have made strong inroads in the developing world, but the company has faced repeated setbacks in major Western economies over security concerns.

Japan plans to ban government purchases of equipment from China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and ZTE Corp, news agency Reuters reported on Friday citing a person with direct knowledge on the matter.

Japan plans to ban government purchases of equipment from China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and ZTE Corp, news agency Reuters reported on Friday citing a person with direct knowledge on the matter. Accordign to a report by a local newspaper, the government was expected to revise its internal rules on procurement as early as Monday in a bid to prevent intelligence leaks and cyber attacks. The ban comes a day after the reports of the arrest of China's tech giant Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzou on US extradition request. She was arrested in Vancouver airport for violating US sanction against Iran. Also read: What you need to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei With China demanding the release of Meng, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau distanced Canada from the arrest saying that the officers who arrested Meng on Saturday as she was changing planes had acted on their own. "I can assure everyone that we are a country (with) an independent judiciary," Trudeau told a tech conference in Montreal. "And they took this decision without any political involvement or interference." Meanwhile, China has said that Meng, the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, a former engineer in China's People's Liberation Army, had violated no laws in either Canada or the United States. Huawei has also denied any wrongdoing saying that it was compliant with "all applicable laws and regulations where it operates." Huawei's affordable smartphones have made strong inroads in the developing world, but the company has faced repeated setbacks in major Western economies over security concerns.

Japan to bar Huawei, ZTE from government procurement contracts: Report

A US official has said that Washington is preparing to buy South Korean artillery shells to send to Ukraine. Amid ongoing talks, the officer said that the US wants to send South Korean 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Seoul insisted that its policy against lethal aid for Ukraine remains and that the United States must be the ammunition's end user.&nbsp;

The official further informed that Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds will probably be used to purchase the ammunition. However, it was unclear if they would be shipped though the US territory.

South Korea's defence ministry agreed that negotiations are underway, but only under the premise that US would be using the artillery since the country does not provide lethal aid to Ukraine.&nbsp;

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-calls-south-korea-us-military-drills-open-provocation-threatens-with-retaliation-531722">North Korea calls South Korea-US military drills 'open provocation', threatens retaliation</a>

"In order to make up for the shortage of 155mm ammunition inventories in the US, negotiations are ongoing between the US and Korean companies to export ammunition," the ministry said in a statement.

Even though South Korea is a US ally, it avoids antagonizing Russia, both for economic reasons and because of the influence that Moscow can exert with North Korea. It stations some 27,000 US troops in the&nbsp;South&nbsp;to help protect it from the nuclear-armed North.

The Wall Street Journal also reported on the matter and said the agreement would involve 100,000 rounds of 155mm artillery rounds that would be delivered to Ukraine.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said last month that Seoul has not provided any lethal weapons to Ukraine following a statement from Russian President Vladimir Putin that such a decision would destroy bilateral relations. However, Seoul has given non-lethal aid and assistance to Ukraine.

Meanwhile, US National Security spokesperson John Kirby had said last week that North Korea was supplying Russia with a "significant" number of artillery shells of its own for use in Ukraine. Both Moscow and Pyongyang have denied any arms shipments.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A US official has said that Washington is preparing to buy South Korean artillery shells to send to Ukraine. Amid ongoing talks, the officer said that the US wants to send South Korean 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine.

A US official has said that Washington is preparing to buy South Korean artillery shells to send to Ukraine. Amid ongoing talks, the officer said that the US wants to send South Korean 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Seoul insisted that its policy against lethal aid for Ukraine remains and that the United States must be the ammunition's end user. The official further informed that Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds will probably be used to purchase the ammunition. However, it was unclear if they would be shipped though the US territory. South Korea's defence ministry agreed that negotiations are underway, but only under the premise that US would be using the artillery since the country does not provide lethal aid to Ukraine. Also Read | North Korea calls South Korea-US military drills 'open provocation', threatens retaliation "In order to make up for the shortage of 155mm ammunition inventories in the US, negotiations are ongoing between the US and Korean companies to export ammunition," the ministry said in a statement. Even though South Korea is a US ally, it avoids antagonizing Russia, both for economic reasons and because of the influence that Moscow can exert with North Korea. It stations some 27,000 US troops in the South to help protect it from the nuclear-armed North. The Wall Street Journal also reported on the matter and said the agreement would involve 100,000 rounds of 155mm artillery rounds that would be delivered to Ukraine. × South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said last month that Seoul has not provided any lethal weapons to Ukraine following a statement from Russian President Vladimir Putin that such a decision would destroy bilateral relations. However, Seoul has given non-lethal aid and assistance to Ukraine. Meanwhile, US National Security spokesperson John Kirby had said last week that North Korea was supplying Russia with a "significant" number of artillery shells of its own for use in Ukraine. Both Moscow and Pyongyang have denied any arms shipments. (With inputs from agencies)

News brief: Big stories of the day

Canada on Thursday defended its<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-arrested-in-canada-faces-extradition-to-us-181757"> arrest of an executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei</a> on a US extradition request as markets wobbled on fears of fresh friction between Washington and Beijing.

With <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-immediate-release-of-huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhou-181949">China demanding the release</a> of Huawei chief financial officer <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/arrest-of-huawei-cfo-throws-rare-spotlight-on-family-181953">Meng Wanzhou</a>, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said officers who arrested her Saturday as she was changing planes in Vancouver had acted on their own.

"I can assure everyone that we are a country (with) an independent judiciary," Trudeau told a tech conference in Montreal. "And they took this decision without any political involvement or interference."

Also read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/what-you-need-to-know-about-chinese-tech-giant-huawei-181879"> What you need to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei</a>

Citing a court-ordered publication ban sought by Meng, Trudeau declined to comment further on the case, which according to a US senator was brought over Huawei's activities in Iran.

The arrest took place on the same day that the US and Chinese presidents, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, had met for a long-awaited summit in Buenos Aires and spoken of easing an intensifying trade row.

Markets were chaotic over news of the arrest. On Wall Street, the broad-based S&amp;P Index closed down 0.31 per cent after making up steep early losses.

"The concept of getting a quick resolution is fading," Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley FBR, said of the trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

China said that Meng -- the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, a former engineer in China's People's Liberation Army -- had violated no laws in either Canada or the United States.

"We have made solemn representations to Canada and the US, demanding that both parties immediately clarify the reasons for the detention, and immediately release the detainee to protect the person's legal rights," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said in Beijing.

Huawei also said in a statement that it was compliant with "all applicable laws and regulations where it operates."

Huawei's affordable smartphones have made strong inroads in the developing world, but the company has faced repeated setbacks in major Western economies over security concerns.

White House knew in advance

Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, acknowledged that he knew that Canada was planning to arrest Meng on Saturday just as all eyes were on the summit in Buenos Aires.

"I knew in advance. This is something that we get from the Justice Department," Bolton told National Public Radio.

He said he was not sure whether Trump -- who had trumpeted his summit with Xi as "amazing and productive" as he flew back to Washington -- &nbsp;was also aware.

"These kinds of things happen with some frequency. We certainly don't inform the president on every one of them," he said of the arrest.

Bolton also declined to discuss specifics over Meng's arrest, saying it was a matter for law enforcement.

"But we've had enormous concerns for years," Bolton said, "about the practice of Chinese firms to use stolen American intellectual property, to engage in forced technology transfers, and to be used as arms of the Chinese government's objectives in terms of information technology in particular."

"So not respecting this particular arrest, but Huawei is one company we've been concerned about," he said.

Senator Ben Sasse earlier linked Meng's arrest to US sanctions on Iran, which Trump is trying to squeeze economically after withdrawing from a denuclearization deal.

Sasse said in a statement that China was "working creatively to undermine our national security interests, and the United States and our allies can't sit on the sidelines."

CNN, quoting an unnamed official, said that the United States saw the arrest as providing leverage in trade talks.&nbsp;

Canada fears retaliation

Canada was bracing for a fallout in relations with China, which has been increasingly willing to punish countries it sees as countering its interests.

Canada's cyber security chief said the country could face retaliatory cyber attacks.

"I think one of the key things is that we always have to be resilient no matter what the possible trigger could be," Scott Jones, director of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, told a press conference.

Jones happened to be presenting his office's first report assessing cyber security threats.&nbsp;

Meng is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for a bail hearing.

Trump and Xi, who were in Argentina for a summit of the Group of 20 major economies, had agreed to set up negotiations to discuss US concerns over China's trade barriers.

In turn, Trump agreed to hold off on raising tariffs from 10 to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods starting in the new year.

Canada on Thursday defended its arrest of an executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei on a US extradition request as markets wobbled on fears of fresh friction between Washington and Beijing.

Canada on Thursday defended its arrest of an executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei on a US extradition request as markets wobbled on fears of fresh friction between Washington and Beijing. With China demanding the release of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said officers who arrested her Saturday as she was changing planes in Vancouver had acted on their own. "I can assure everyone that we are a country (with) an independent judiciary," Trudeau told a tech conference in Montreal. "And they took this decision without any political involvement or interference." Also read: What you need to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei Citing a court-ordered publication ban sought by Meng, Trudeau declined to comment further on the case, which according to a US senator was brought over Huawei's activities in Iran. The arrest took place on the same day that the US and Chinese presidents, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, had met for a long-awaited summit in Buenos Aires and spoken of easing an intensifying trade row. Markets were chaotic over news of the arrest. On Wall Street, the broad-based S&P Index closed down 0.31 per cent after making up steep early losses. "The concept of getting a quick resolution is fading," Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley FBR, said of the trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. China said that Meng -- the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, a former engineer in China's People's Liberation Army -- had violated no laws in either Canada or the United States. "We have made solemn representations to Canada and the US, demanding that both parties immediately clarify the reasons for the detention, and immediately release the detainee to protect the person's legal rights," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said in Beijing. Huawei also said in a statement that it was compliant with "all applicable laws and regulations where it operates." Huawei's affordable smartphones have made strong inroads in the developing world, but the company has faced repeated setbacks in major Western economies over security concerns. White House knew in advance Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, acknowledged that he knew that Canada was planning to arrest Meng on Saturday just as all eyes were on the summit in Buenos Aires. "I knew in advance. This is something that we get from the Justice Department," Bolton told National Public Radio. He said he was not sure whether Trump -- who had trumpeted his summit with Xi as "amazing and productive" as he flew back to Washington -- was also aware. "These kinds of things happen with some frequency. We certainly don't inform the president on every one of them," he said of the arrest. Bolton also declined to discuss specifics over Meng's arrest, saying it was a matter for law enforcement. "But we've had enormous concerns for years," Bolton said, "about the practice of Chinese firms to use stolen American intellectual property, to engage in forced technology transfers, and to be used as arms of the Chinese government's objectives in terms of information technology in particular." "So not respecting this particular arrest, but Huawei is one company we've been concerned about," he said. Senator Ben Sasse earlier linked Meng's arrest to US sanctions on Iran, which Trump is trying to squeeze economically after withdrawing from a denuclearization deal. Sasse said in a statement that China was "working creatively to undermine our national security interests, and the United States and our allies can't sit on the sidelines." CNN, quoting an unnamed official, said that the United States saw the arrest as providing leverage in trade talks. Canada fears retaliation Canada was bracing for a fallout in relations with China, which has been increasingly willing to punish countries it sees as countering its interests. Canada's cyber security chief said the country could face retaliatory cyber attacks. "I think one of the key things is that we always have to be resilient no matter what the possible trigger could be," Scott Jones, director of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, told a press conference. Jones happened to be presenting his office's first report assessing cyber security threats. Meng is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for a bail hearing. Trump and Xi, who were in Argentina for a summit of the Group of 20 major economies, had agreed to set up negotiations to discuss US concerns over China's trade barriers. In turn, Trump agreed to hold off on raising tariffs from 10 to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods starting in the new year.

Huawei arrest: Canada PM Justin Trudeau defends detaining Meng Wanzhou

As Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou gets <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-to-appear-in-canada-court-as-chinese-media-slam-arrest-182169">set to appear in a Canadian court</a>, China today expressed concern over reports of Japan deciding to ban Huawei and ZTE over cybersecurity.

Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported that the government plans to revise internal procurement rules to exclude products made by Huawei and ZTE. &nbsp; &nbsp;

"We express serious concern about the reports. The Chinese government has always encouraged Chinese companies to follow market principles and international rules while conducting overseas investment and corporation&nbsp;in accordance with local laws," the Chinese foreign ministry said.

Wanzhou, 46, was arrested by Canadian authorities on US request over alleged use of global banking system to evade US sanctions on Iran. The Trump administration has requested its allies not to use Huawei and ZTE over cybersecurity fears.

The Yomiuri newspaper said the Japanese government was not likely to communicate the decision officially."We hope that Japan will provide a level playing field for Chinese companies to operate in Japan," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said.

"Huawei and ZTE have legally operated in Japan for a long time. We hope the Japanese side can provide a fair competition environment for Chinese companies operating in Japan and not do anything to harm bilateral corporation and mutual trust," the Chinese foreign ministry said while defending the two companies.

The Chinese foreign ministry said neither Canada nor the US had provided any evidence that Meng had broken the law. US intelligence officials have declared Huawei a national security threat and has been facing 5G ban in Australia and New Zealand.

"China has always protected the legitimate rights of foreigners in China in accordance with the law," the foreign ministry asserted.

Reports said Huawei had appointed Chairman Liang Hua as acting CFO following Meng's arrest. Meng is set to appear for bail hearing on Friday. Huawei said "the company has been provided very little information regarding the charges and is not aware of any wrongdoing by Ms. Meng."

 
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As Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou gets set to appear in a Canadian court, China today expressed concern over reports of Japan deciding to ban Huawei and ZTE over cybersecurity.

As Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou gets set to appear in a Canadian court, China today expressed concern over reports of Japan deciding to ban Huawei and ZTE over cybersecurity. Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported that the government plans to revise internal procurement rules to exclude products made by Huawei and ZTE. "We express serious concern about the reports. The Chinese government has always encouraged Chinese companies to follow market principles and international rules while conducting overseas investment and corporation in accordance with local laws," the Chinese foreign ministry said. Wanzhou, 46, was arrested by Canadian authorities on US request over alleged use of global banking system to evade US sanctions on Iran. The Trump administration has requested its allies not to use Huawei and ZTE over cybersecurity fears. The Yomiuri newspaper said the Japanese government was not likely to communicate the decision officially."We hope that Japan will provide a level playing field for Chinese companies to operate in Japan," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said. "Huawei and ZTE have legally operated in Japan for a long time. We hope the Japanese side can provide a fair competition environment for Chinese companies operating in Japan and not do anything to harm bilateral corporation and mutual trust," the Chinese foreign ministry said while defending the two companies. The Chinese foreign ministry said neither Canada nor the US had provided any evidence that Meng had broken the law. US intelligence officials have declared Huawei a national security threat and has been facing 5G ban in Australia and New Zealand. "China has always protected the legitimate rights of foreigners in China in accordance with the law," the foreign ministry asserted. Reports said Huawei had appointed Chairman Liang Hua as acting CFO following Meng's arrest. Meng is set to appear for bail hearing on Friday. Huawei said "the company has been provided very little information regarding the charges and is not aware of any wrongdoing by Ms. Meng."

Serious concern over Japan planning to ban Huawei, ZTE: China

&nbsp;Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that the detention of Chinese technology giant Huawei's chief financial officer in Canada was an example of "arrogant" US&nbsp;policy abroad.

Speaking at a news conference in Milan, Lavrov said the detention showed how Washington imposes its laws beyond its jurisdiction.

Huawei CFO<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-huawei-appoints-chairman-as-acting-cfo-after-meng-wanzhous-arrest-182162"> Meng Wanzhou</a>, 46, who is also the daughter of the company founder, was<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-arrested-in-canada-faces-extradition-to-us-181757"> arrested on December 1</a> at the request of the United States.

The arrest, revealed by Canadian authorities late on Wednesday, was part of a US&nbsp;investigation into an alleged scheme to use the global banking system to evade US&nbsp;sanctions against Iran, people familiar with the probe told Reuters.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that the detention of Chinese technology giant Huawei's chief financial officer in Canada was an example of "arrogant" US policy abroad.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that the detention of Chinese technology giant Huawei's chief financial officer in Canada was an example of "arrogant" US policy abroad. Speaking at a news conference in Milan, Lavrov said the detention showed how Washington imposes its laws beyond its jurisdiction. Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, 46, who is also the daughter of the company founder, was arrested on December 1 at the request of the United States. The arrest, revealed by Canadian authorities late on Wednesday, was part of a US investigation into an alleged scheme to use the global banking system to evade US sanctions against Iran, people familiar with the probe told Reuters.

Detention of Huawei CFO Meng shows US arrogance: Russia

China's technology giant Huawei Technologies on Friday appointed Chairman Liang Hua as acting chief financial officer (CFO) following the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-arrested-in-canada-faces-extradition-to-us-181757">arrest of their present CFO Meng Wanzhou in Canada</a>, news agency Reuters reported.

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, 46, who is also the daughter of the company founder, was arrested on December 1 -- same day when US Presidents Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping made a truce on trade war during G20 summit in Argentina.

She was arrested at the request of the United States and was revealed by Canadian authorities late on Wednesday. The arrest was part of a US investigation into an alleged scheme to use the global banking system to evade US sanctions against Iran

Also read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/what-you-need-to-know-about-chinese-tech-giant-huawei-181879">&nbsp;What you need to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei</a>

She will appear in Vancouver court on Friday for a bail hearing as she awaits possible extradition to the United States.

With <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-immediate-release-of-huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhou-181949">China demanding the release of Meng,</a> Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau distanced Canada from the arrest saying that the officers who arrested Meng while she was changing planes in Vancouver had acted on their own.

"I can assure everyone that we are a country (with) an independent judiciary," Trudeau told a tech conference in Montreal. "And they took this decision without any political involvement or interference."

Meanwhile, China has said that Meng, the daughter of Huawei<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/arrest-of-huawei-cfo-throws-rare-spotlight-on-family-181953"> founder Ren Zhengfei</a>, a former engineer in China's People's Liberation Army, had violated no laws in either Canada or the United States.

Huawei has also denied any wrongdoing saying that it was compliant with "all applicable laws and regulations where it operates."

Huawei's affordable smartphones have made strong inroads in the developing world, but the company has faced repeated setbacks in major Western economies over security concerns.

(With inputs from news agencies)

China's technology giant Huawei Technologies on Friday appointed Chairman Liang Hua as acting chief financial officer (CFO) following the arrest of their present CFO Meng Wanzhou in Canada, news agency Reuters reported.

China's technology giant Huawei Technologies on Friday appointed Chairman Liang Hua as acting chief financial officer (CFO) following the arrest of their present CFO Meng Wanzhou in Canada, news agency Reuters reported. Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, 46, who is also the daughter of the company founder, was arrested on December 1 -- same day when US Presidents Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping made a truce on trade war during G20 summit in Argentina. She was arrested at the request of the United States and was revealed by Canadian authorities late on Wednesday. The arrest was part of a US investigation into an alleged scheme to use the global banking system to evade US sanctions against Iran Also read: What you need to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei She will appear in Vancouver court on Friday for a bail hearing as she awaits possible extradition to the United States. With China demanding the release of Meng, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau distanced Canada from the arrest saying that the officers who arrested Meng while she was changing planes in Vancouver had acted on their own. "I can assure everyone that we are a country (with) an independent judiciary," Trudeau told a tech conference in Montreal. "And they took this decision without any political involvement or interference." Meanwhile, China has said that Meng, the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, a former engineer in China's People's Liberation Army, had violated no laws in either Canada or the United States. Huawei has also denied any wrongdoing saying that it was compliant with "all applicable laws and regulations where it operates." Huawei's affordable smartphones have made strong inroads in the developing world, but the company has faced repeated setbacks in major Western economies over security concerns. (With inputs from news agencies)

China's Huawei appoints chairman as acting CFO after Meng Wanzhou's arrest

The chief financial officer of China's global telecommunications giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the United States, officials said Friday, triggering a strong protest by Beijing, which called for her immediate release.

Meng Wanzhou's detention comes after American authorities reportedly launched an investigation into suspected Iran sanctions by Huawei, which was already under scrutiny by US intelligence officials, who deemed the company a national security threat.

Meng "was arrested in Vancouver on December 1," a statement by Canada's ministry of justice said.&nbsp;

"She is sought for extradition by the United States, and a bail hearing has been set for Friday."

The ministry added it could not provide further details due to a publication ban that was sought by Meng, who is the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, a former Chinese People's Liberation Army engineer.

The Wall Street Journal reported in April that US Department of Justice had opened an investigation into suspected violations of Iran sanctions by Huawei.

The New York Times meanwhile said that the company had been subpoenaed by the Commerce and Treasury Departments over alleged violations of Iran and North Korea sanctions.&nbsp;

China's embassy in Ottawa issued a swift reaction to the news, calling for Meng's release.

"The Chinese side firmly opposes and strongly protests over such kind of actions which seriously harmed the human rights of the victim," the diplomatic mission said in a statement.

"The Chinese side has lodged stern representations with the US and Canadian side, and urged them to immediately correct the wrongdoing and restore the personal freedom of Ms Meng Wanzhou."

Huawei added it was unaware of any wrongdoing and was in compliance with all applicable laws.

"The company has been provided very little information regarding the charges and is not aware of any wrongdoing by Ms Meng (Wanzhou)," it said.

Espionage worries

Huawei is one of the world's largest telecommunications equipment and services providers.

But despite global success, its US business has been tightly constrained by worries it could undermine American competitors and that its cellphones and networking equipment, used widely in other countries, could provide Beijing with avenues for espionage.

Over the summer, Australia also barred Huawei from providing 5G technology for wireless networks in the country over espionage fears. New Zealand followed suit in November, but said the issue was a technological one.

In June, Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper reported that US lawmakers warned the Canadian government that Huawei posed a major cybersecurity risk.

Despite being essentially barred from the critical US market, Huawei surpassed Apple to become the world's number two smartphone maker in the second quarter of this year and has market leader Samsung in its sights.

Meng's arrest comes as Ottawa and Beijing have been engaged in exploratory talks on a free trade agreement for the past two years, which would be the first deal of its kind between China and a western country.

The chief financial officer of China's global telecommunications giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the United States, officials said Friday, triggering a strong protest by Beijing, which called for her immediate release.

The chief financial officer of China's global telecommunications giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the United States, officials said Friday, triggering a strong protest by Beijing, which called for her immediate release. Meng Wanzhou's detention comes after American authorities reportedly launched an investigation into suspected Iran sanctions by Huawei, which was already under scrutiny by US intelligence officials, who deemed the company a national security threat. Meng "was arrested in Vancouver on December 1," a statement by Canada's ministry of justice said. "She is sought for extradition by the United States, and a bail hearing has been set for Friday." The ministry added it could not provide further details due to a publication ban that was sought by Meng, who is the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, a former Chinese People's Liberation Army engineer. The Wall Street Journal reported in April that US Department of Justice had opened an investigation into suspected violations of Iran sanctions by Huawei. The New York Times meanwhile said that the company had been subpoenaed by the Commerce and Treasury Departments over alleged violations of Iran and North Korea sanctions. China's embassy in Ottawa issued a swift reaction to the news, calling for Meng's release. "The Chinese side firmly opposes and strongly protests over such kind of actions which seriously harmed the human rights of the victim," the diplomatic mission said in a statement. "The Chinese side has lodged stern representations with the US and Canadian side, and urged them to immediately correct the wrongdoing and restore the personal freedom of Ms Meng Wanzhou." Huawei added it was unaware of any wrongdoing and was in compliance with all applicable laws. "The company has been provided very little information regarding the charges and is not aware of any wrongdoing by Ms Meng (Wanzhou)," it said. Espionage worries Huawei is one of the world's largest telecommunications equipment and services providers. But despite global success, its US business has been tightly constrained by worries it could undermine American competitors and that its cellphones and networking equipment, used widely in other countries, could provide Beijing with avenues for espionage. Over the summer, Australia also barred Huawei from providing 5G technology for wireless networks in the country over espionage fears. New Zealand followed suit in November, but said the issue was a technological one. In June, Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper reported that US lawmakers warned the Canadian government that Huawei posed a major cybersecurity risk. Despite being essentially barred from the critical US market, Huawei surpassed Apple to become the world's number two smartphone maker in the second quarter of this year and has market leader Samsung in its sights. Meng's arrest comes as Ottawa and Beijing have been engaged in exploratory talks on a free trade agreement for the past two years, which would be the first deal of its kind between China and a western country.

Huawei founder's daughter arrested in Canada on suspicion of violating US sanctions

Losses on Wall Street deepened in late-morning trade on Thursday as the arrest of a key Chinese executive at the urging of the United States exacerbated trade war fears.

Near 1630 GMT, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 2.3 per cent at 24,446.09 after earlier falling more than three per cent. The blue-chip index has lost almost 1,400 points in the last two sessions.

The broad-based S&amp;P slid 2.0 per cent to 2,645.74, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index shed 2.4 per cent to 6,998.19.

The drops, which pushed both the Dow and S&amp;P 500 into the red for 2018, came after the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Canada for extradition to the United States in an investigation into suspected Iran sanctions violations by the telecom giant.

The Meng arrest stirred tensions just as the United States and China agreed to a ceasefire in their trade spat while negotiators seek a deal within three months.

"The concept of getting a quick resolution is fading," said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B&nbsp;Riley FBR.&nbsp;

After rallying on Monday following the US-China ceasefire on tariffs announced over the weekend, US markets had fallen sharply on Tuesday on scepticism about the agreement.&nbsp;

US markets were closed on Wednesday because of the funeral of former President George HW&nbsp;Bush but resumed their downward move on Thursday following the Meng arrest.

Other headwinds facing stocks include worries over slowing US growth that is prompting greater uncertainty on whether the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates later this month.

Petroleum-linked stocks were also down amid a pullback in oil prices as OPEC members debated a production cut.

Large banks were particularly weak, with Bank of America losing four per cent, Citigroup 5.6 per cent and JPMorgan Chase 3.5 per cent as investors now view the odds of a Fed rate hike on December 19 at 69.8 per cent, down from 82.7 per cent a week ago, according to futures markets.

Boeing also suffered outsized losses, shedding 6.2 per cent on trade war fears and as the aerospace giant continues to face scrutiny following an October 29 accident in Indonesia in which 189 people died.&nbsp;

The head of the carrier, Lion Mentari Airlines, has reportedly threatened to cancel orders of additional Boeing planes.

Losses on Wall Street deepened in late-morning trade on Thursday as the arrest of a key Chinese executive at the urging of the United States exacerbated trade war fears.

Losses on Wall Street deepened in late-morning trade on Thursday as the arrest of a key Chinese executive at the urging of the United States exacerbated trade war fears. Near 1630 GMT, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 2.3 per cent at 24,446.09 after earlier falling more than three per cent. The blue-chip index has lost almost 1,400 points in the last two sessions. The broad-based S&P slid 2.0 per cent to 2,645.74, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index shed 2.4 per cent to 6,998.19. The drops, which pushed both the Dow and S&P 500 into the red for 2018, came after the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Canada for extradition to the United States in an investigation into suspected Iran sanctions violations by the telecom giant. The Meng arrest stirred tensions just as the United States and China agreed to a ceasefire in their trade spat while negotiators seek a deal within three months. "The concept of getting a quick resolution is fading," said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B Riley FBR. After rallying on Monday following the US-China ceasefire on tariffs announced over the weekend, US markets had fallen sharply on Tuesday on scepticism about the agreement. US markets were closed on Wednesday because of the funeral of former President George HW Bush but resumed their downward move on Thursday following the Meng arrest. Other headwinds facing stocks include worries over slowing US growth that is prompting greater uncertainty on whether the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates later this month. Petroleum-linked stocks were also down amid a pullback in oil prices as OPEC members debated a production cut. Large banks were particularly weak, with Bank of America losing four per cent, Citigroup 5.6 per cent and JPMorgan Chase 3.5 per cent as investors now view the odds of a Fed rate hike on December 19 at 69.8 per cent, down from 82.7 per cent a week ago, according to futures markets. Boeing also suffered outsized losses, shedding 6.2 per cent on trade war fears and as the aerospace giant continues to face scrutiny following an October 29 accident in Indonesia in which 189 people died. The head of the carrier, Lion Mentari Airlines, has reportedly threatened to cancel orders of additional Boeing planes.

Wall Street stocks suffer losses after Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's arrest

Like many top Chinese executives, Meng Wanzhou is a mysterious figure even in her home country, but the 46-year-old chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies had been widely tipped to one day take the helm of the tech giant her father founded.

That was until her shock arrest in Canada at the request of US authorities on Wednesday, a move that has entangled her in the protracted diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing. Her fate is now uncertain.

A source familiar with the matter told Reuters the arrest stems from Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's alleged violation of US sanctions on Iran. Similar allegations of breaching US export restrictions led to rival Chinese telecoms equipment maker ZTE Corp being hit with a devastating ban and heavy fines this year.

Huawei said in a statement that it had been provided with little information "about the charges" against Meng, who is also one of the vice chairs of its board and the daughter of founder Ren Zhengfei from his first marriage. Huawei added that it was "not aware of any wrongdoing by Ms Meng".

The detention of Meng, who takes her family name from her mother and has also used the English first names "Cathy" and "Sabrina", has once again thrown the spotlight on Huawei at a time of heightened global concerns over electronic security.

Much of the scrutiny stems from Ren's background with China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), where he worked as a civilian engineer for nearly a decade until his departure in 1983, after helping to build its communications network.

Officials in some governments, particularly the United States, have voiced concern that his company is close to the Chinese military and government. Huawei has repeatedly insisted Beijing has no influence over it.

LOW PROFILE

Ren, 74, founded the Chinese telecommunications company in 1988 and, like his elder daughter, has largely kept a low profile.

But in a rare move, he posed last month for a family photo shoot for French lifestyle magazine Paris Match with his younger daughter and current wife.

Annabel Yao, 20, Meng's half-sister, posed in front of a grand piano with her mother, identified by the magazine as Yao Ling, and Ren, who wore a blue shirt with his hand resting on his smiling daughter's shoulder.

A Huawei spokesman confirmed to Reuters that Yao is Ren's wife. Few outsiders had previously heard of the younger daughter, a Harvard computer science student and ballerina. She recently made a high-profile appearance at the exclusive Le Bal Debutante ball in Paris.

Huawei is privately held and describes itself as employee-owned. Though Ren owns only around 1.4 per cent of the shares, employees say he has supreme leadership within the company, frequently communicating to staff scattered throughout the world via internal memos.

Huawei, now China's largest technology company by employees, with more than 180,000 staff and revenue of $93 billion in 2017, started off selling digital telephone switches in the 1990s.

It won its first big overseas contract for fixed-line network products from Hong Kong's Hutchison-Whampoa in 1996. Today, Huawei's domestic and overseas revenue is equally split, according to the 2017 annual report.

Huawei derives around half of its revenue from supplying equipment to telecoms carriers around the world. It has overtaken Sweden's Ericsson and Finland's Nokia to be the world's largest telecoms equipment maker by revenue.

Smartphones have become another key business in recent years, pitting it against Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics in the highly competitive market.

HEIR APPARENT

According to Huawei's website, Meng joined the company in 1993, obtained a master's degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 1998, and rose up the ranks over the years, mostly holding financial roles.

She has held the positions of director of the international accounting department, CFO of Huawei Hong Kong, and president of the accounting management department, according to the website.

In her first media appearance before the Chinese press in 2013, Meng said she had first joined the company as a secretary "whose job was just to take calls".

She also said she was married with a son and a daughter and that her husband did not work in the industry, dismissing speculation she was married to a senior Huawei executive.

Meng's importance at Huawei became apparent in 2011 when she was first named as a board member. Company insiders describe her as capable and hardworking.

While her brother, Meng Ping, as well as her father's younger brother and his current wife all work at Huawei and related companies, none has held such senior management roles.

"The other family members are in back office, Sabrina is CFO and sits on the board," a Huawei source said. "So she is viewed as the boss's most likely successor."

Like many top Chinese executives, Meng Wanzhou is a mysterious figure even in her home country, but the 46-year-old chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies had been widely tipped to one day take the helm of the tech giant her father founded.

Like many top Chinese executives, Meng Wanzhou is a mysterious figure even in her home country, but the 46-year-old chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies had been widely tipped to one day take the helm of the tech giant her father founded. That was until her shock arrest in Canada at the request of US authorities on Wednesday, a move that has entangled her in the protracted diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing. Her fate is now uncertain. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters the arrest stems from Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's alleged violation of US sanctions on Iran. Similar allegations of breaching US export restrictions led to rival Chinese telecoms equipment maker ZTE Corp being hit with a devastating ban and heavy fines this year. Huawei said in a statement that it had been provided with little information "about the charges" against Meng, who is also one of the vice chairs of its board and the daughter of founder Ren Zhengfei from his first marriage. Huawei added that it was "not aware of any wrongdoing by Ms Meng". The detention of Meng, who takes her family name from her mother and has also used the English first names "Cathy" and "Sabrina", has once again thrown the spotlight on Huawei at a time of heightened global concerns over electronic security. Much of the scrutiny stems from Ren's background with China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), where he worked as a civilian engineer for nearly a decade until his departure in 1983, after helping to build its communications network. Officials in some governments, particularly the United States, have voiced concern that his company is close to the Chinese military and government. Huawei has repeatedly insisted Beijing has no influence over it. LOW PROFILE Ren, 74, founded the Chinese telecommunications company in 1988 and, like his elder daughter, has largely kept a low profile. But in a rare move, he posed last month for a family photo shoot for French lifestyle magazine Paris Match with his younger daughter and current wife. Annabel Yao, 20, Meng's half-sister, posed in front of a grand piano with her mother, identified by the magazine as Yao Ling, and Ren, who wore a blue shirt with his hand resting on his smiling daughter's shoulder. A Huawei spokesman confirmed to Reuters that Yao is Ren's wife. Few outsiders had previously heard of the younger daughter, a Harvard computer science student and ballerina. She recently made a high-profile appearance at the exclusive Le Bal Debutante ball in Paris. Huawei is privately held and describes itself as employee-owned. Though Ren owns only around 1.4 per cent of the shares, employees say he has supreme leadership within the company, frequently communicating to staff scattered throughout the world via internal memos. Huawei, now China's largest technology company by employees, with more than 180,000 staff and revenue of $93 billion in 2017, started off selling digital telephone switches in the 1990s. It won its first big overseas contract for fixed-line network products from Hong Kong's Hutchison-Whampoa in 1996. Today, Huawei's domestic and overseas revenue is equally split, according to the 2017 annual report. Huawei derives around half of its revenue from supplying equipment to telecoms carriers around the world. It has overtaken Sweden's Ericsson and Finland's Nokia to be the world's largest telecoms equipment maker by revenue. Smartphones have become another key business in recent years, pitting it against Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics in the highly competitive market. HEIR APPARENT According to Huawei's website, Meng joined the company in 1993, obtained a master's degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 1998, and rose up the ranks over the years, mostly holding financial roles. She has held the positions of director of the international accounting department, CFO of Huawei Hong Kong, and president of the accounting management department, according to the website. In her first media appearance before the Chinese press in 2013, Meng said she had first joined the company as a secretary "whose job was just to take calls". She also said she was married with a son and a daughter and that her husband did not work in the industry, dismissing speculation she was married to a senior Huawei executive. Meng's importance at Huawei became apparent in 2011 when she was first named as a board member. Company insiders describe her as capable and hardworking. While her brother, Meng Ping, as well as her father's younger brother and his current wife all work at Huawei and related companies, none has held such senior management roles. "The other family members are in back office, Sabrina is CFO and sits on the board," a Huawei source said. "So she is viewed as the boss's most likely successor."

Arrest of Huawei CFO throws rare spotlight on family

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday firmly opposed the arrest of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/what-you-need-to-know-about-chinese-tech-giant-huawei-181879">Huawei's chief financial officer</a> in Vancouver, Canada and urged an immediate release of her.

Geng Shuang, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, made the remarks at a regular press briefing in Beijing. Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou was detained in Canada at the request of the United States and the US is seeking her extradition.

"China has made clear its solemn position separately to Canada and the United States, requesting them to immediately clarify the reasons for detention, immediately release the detainee and guarantee the legitimate rights and interests of the person concerned," said Geng.

Geng also said that China provided consular assistance to the person concerned and lodged solemn representations to Canada and the United States right upon learning about the case.

"China urges the Canadian side to earnestly guarantee the safety, humanitarian treatment, legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens," said Geng.

Chinese tech giant Huawei on Thursday denied any wrongdoing by its corporate CFO Meng after she was provisionally detained by the Canadian authorities.

Huawei said the company has been provided very little information regarding the charges and is not aware of any wrongdoing by Meng.

Huawei said in a statement that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations where it operates, including applicable export control and sanction laws and regulations of the UN, the US and EU.

"The company believes the Canadian and US legal systems will ultimately reach a just conclusion," said the statement.

Meng was provisionally detained by the Canadian authorities on behalf of the US, when she was transferring flights in Canada, according to the statement.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday firmly opposed the arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer in Vancouver, Canada and urged an immediate release of her.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday firmly opposed the arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer in Vancouver, Canada and urged an immediate release of her. Geng Shuang, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, made the remarks at a regular press briefing in Beijing. Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou was detained in Canada at the request of the United States and the US is seeking her extradition. "China has made clear its solemn position separately to Canada and the United States, requesting them to immediately clarify the reasons for detention, immediately release the detainee and guarantee the legitimate rights and interests of the person concerned," said Geng. Geng also said that China provided consular assistance to the person concerned and lodged solemn representations to Canada and the United States right upon learning about the case. "China urges the Canadian side to earnestly guarantee the safety, humanitarian treatment, legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens," said Geng. Chinese tech giant Huawei on Thursday denied any wrongdoing by its corporate CFO Meng after she was provisionally detained by the Canadian authorities. Huawei said the company has been provided very little information regarding the charges and is not aware of any wrongdoing by Meng. Huawei said in a statement that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations where it operates, including applicable export control and sanction laws and regulations of the UN, the US and EU. "The company believes the Canadian and US legal systems will ultimately reach a just conclusion," said the statement. Meng was provisionally detained by the Canadian authorities on behalf of the US, when she was transferring flights in Canada, according to the statement.

China urges immediate release of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou 

Days after US and China trade war truce, top executive and daughter of Chinese tech giant Huawei's founder was arrested in Canada on Thursday. She was<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-arrested-in-canada-faces-extradition-to-us-181757"> arrested on the suspicion of violating US sanctions </a>against Iran.

Who is Meng Wanzhou?

Meng Wanzhou is a Chief Financial Officer at Huawei. She is also a daughter of company's founder Ren Zhengfei who is a former Chinese People's Liberation Army engineer.&nbsp;

She was arrested in the western city of Vancouver on December 1 while transferring flights in Canada. Reports say she was arrested at the request of US authorities. The court will hear the case on Friday.

Why she was arrested?

She was arrested on a suspicion that she violated US sanctions.

The detention comes after American authorities reportedly launched an investigation into suspected Iran sanctions violations by Huawei, which was already under scrutiny by US intelligence officials who deemed the company a national security threat.

US authorities have been probing Huawei since 2016 for allegedly shipping US-origin products to Iran and other countries in violation of US export and sanctions laws.

China calls for immediate release

China's embassy in Canada said it resolutely opposed the arrest and called for Meng's immediate release.

"The Chinese side firmly opposes and strongly protests over such kind of actions which seriously harmed the human rights of the victim," the embassy said in a statement.

"The Chinese side has lodged stern representations with the US and Canadian side, and urged them to immediately correct the wrongdoing and restore the personal freedom of Ms Meng Wanzhou."

Huawei denies any wrongdoing

Huawei said it was unaware of any wrongdoing by Meng and was provided "very little information" about the charges.

"Huawei complies with all applicable laws and regulations where it operates, including applicable export control and sanction laws and regulations of the UN, US and EU," the company said in a statement.

US Senator Ben Sasse praised the move and said that it was "for breaking US sanctions against Iran." He added: "Sometimes Chinese aggression is explicitly state-sponsored and sometimes it's laundered through many of Beijing's so-called 'private' sector entities."

Impact on trade war truce

The shock arrest of Men Wanzhou raised fresh doubts over<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-china-called-a-truce-in-the-trade-war-now-what-181070"> 90-day truce on trade </a>struck between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Reuters quoted Jia Wenshan, a professor at Chapman University in California, saying that the arrest was part of a broader geopolitical strategy from the Trump administration to counter China and it "runs a huge risk of derailing the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-china-agree-to-trade-war-ceasefire-more-talks-180930">US-China trade talks</a>".

The arrest is also being closely watched as it occurred on the same day when both presidents struck the trade war truce at a summit in Argentina.

The arrest and any potential sanctions could have major repercussions on the global technology supply chain. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/asian-markets-tumble-china-tech-hit-after-huawei-arrest-181796">Shares in Asian suppliers to Huawei</a>, which also counts Qualcomm Inc and Intel among its major suppliers, tumbled on Thursday.

Huawei is one of the world's largest telecommunications equipment and services providers.

But despite global success, its US business has been tightly constrained by worries it could undermine American competitors and that its cellphones and networking equipment, used widely in other countries, could provide Beijing with avenues for espionage.

In May, the Pentagon said that devices from Huawei and ZTE posed an "unacceptable" security risk. Personnel on US military bases are banned from buying equipment manufactured by the Chinese tech firms.

Over the summer, Australia barred Huawei from providing 5G technology for wireless networks in the country over espionage fears.&nbsp;

New Zealand followed suit in November but said the issue was a technological one.

Britain's largest mobile provider too has joined the global ban on Huawei.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, BT announced it was removing Huawei's telecommunications equipment from its 4G cellular network, following a warning from the head of MI6 foreign intelligence service that singled out the Chinese company as a potential security risk.

Despite being essentially barred from the critical US market, Huawei surpassed Apple to become the world's number two smartphone maker in the second quarter of this year.

Days after US and China trade war truce, top executive and daughter of Chinese tech giant Huawei's founder was arrested in Canada on Thursday. She was arrested on the suspicion of violating US sanctions against Iran.

Days after US and China trade war truce, top executive and daughter of Chinese tech giant Huawei's founder was arrested in Canada on Thursday. She was arrested on the suspicion of violating US sanctions against Iran. Who is Meng Wanzhou? Meng Wanzhou is a Chief Financial Officer at Huawei. She is also a daughter of company's founder Ren Zhengfei who is a former Chinese People's Liberation Army engineer. She was arrested in the western city of Vancouver on December 1 while transferring flights in Canada. Reports say she was arrested at the request of US authorities. The court will hear the case on Friday. Why she was arrested? She was arrested on a suspicion that she violated US sanctions. The detention comes after American authorities reportedly launched an investigation into suspected Iran sanctions violations by Huawei, which was already under scrutiny by US intelligence officials who deemed the company a national security threat. US authorities have been probing Huawei since 2016 for allegedly shipping US-origin products to Iran and other countries in violation of US export and sanctions laws. China calls for immediate release China's embassy in Canada said it resolutely opposed the arrest and called for Meng's immediate release. "The Chinese side firmly opposes and strongly protests over such kind of actions which seriously harmed the human rights of the victim," the embassy said in a statement. "The Chinese side has lodged stern representations with the US and Canadian side, and urged them to immediately correct the wrongdoing and restore the personal freedom of Ms Meng Wanzhou." Huawei denies any wrongdoing Huawei said it was unaware of any wrongdoing by Meng and was provided "very little information" about the charges. "Huawei complies with all applicable laws and regulations where it operates, including applicable export control and sanction laws and regulations of the UN, US and EU," the company said in a statement. US Senator Ben Sasse praised the move and said that it was "for breaking US sanctions against Iran." He added: "Sometimes Chinese aggression is explicitly state-sponsored and sometimes it's laundered through many of Beijing's so-called 'private' sector entities." Impact on trade war truce The shock arrest of Men Wanzhou raised fresh doubts over 90-day truce on trade struck between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Reuters quoted Jia Wenshan, a professor at Chapman University in California, saying that the arrest was part of a broader geopolitical strategy from the Trump administration to counter China and it "runs a huge risk of derailing the US-China trade talks". The arrest is also being closely watched as it occurred on the same day when both presidents struck the trade war truce at a summit in Argentina. The arrest and any potential sanctions could have major repercussions on the global technology supply chain. Shares in Asian suppliers to Huawei, which also counts Qualcomm Inc and Intel among its major suppliers, tumbled on Thursday. Huawei is one of the world's largest telecommunications equipment and services providers. But despite global success, its US business has been tightly constrained by worries it could undermine American competitors and that its cellphones and networking equipment, used widely in other countries, could provide Beijing with avenues for espionage. In May, the Pentagon said that devices from Huawei and ZTE posed an "unacceptable" security risk. Personnel on US military bases are banned from buying equipment manufactured by the Chinese tech firms. Over the summer, Australia barred Huawei from providing 5G technology for wireless networks in the country over espionage fears. New Zealand followed suit in November but said the issue was a technological one. Britain's largest mobile provider too has joined the global ban on Huawei. On Wednesday, BT announced it was removing Huawei's telecommunications equipment from its 4G cellular network, following a warning from the head of MI6 foreign intelligence service that singled out the Chinese company as a potential security risk. Despite being essentially barred from the critical US market, Huawei surpassed Apple to become the world's number two smartphone maker in the second quarter of this year.

What you need to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei

Huawei&nbsp;today unveiled the most highly anticipated device of the year, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, which will set a new bar for smartphone performance in 2018.&nbsp;

The smartphone is powered by Huawei’s densest and highest performing system on chip (SoC) to date—the Kirin 980. It is manufactured with the advanced 7nm process, the SoC offers improved performance, better battery efficiency and a smoother user experience.&nbsp;

Mate 20 Pro also comes with the world's first 40W HUAWEI Super Charger that can charge the phone’s long lasting 4200 mAh battery to 70% charge in 30 minutes.

Mr Wally Yang, Senior Product Marketing Director, Huawei Consumer Business group, said, “Huawei is introducing cutting edge and high-performance devices globally. We are excited to launch the most powerful and intelligent Mate ever – Mate 20 Pro for the Indian customers.''

“Huawei devices have resonated with consumers in the Indian market because of our commitment and focus on quality, innovation and user experience. In the last couple of months, we have grown significantly in the market and the launch of Mate 20 Pro will usher in the era of intelligent smartphones in India,'' he added.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro supports 3D Face Unlock which securely authenticates users within 0.6s at a false acceptance rate of below 1/1,000,000. Using the 3D Depth Sensing Camera System located at the front, the two devices can accurately read the facial features of a subject and recognize even small details.&nbsp;

Building on the foundation of HUAWEI P20 Series’ camera system, Huawei augmented the Huawei Mate 20 Pro with a powerful addition—16mm Leica Ultra Wide Angle Lens. This wider perspective creates a sense of spaciousness and a three-dimensional effect to the images. The new camera system also supports macro distance, which produces crisp images of objects that are placed as close as 2.5cm from the lens.

Moreover, Huawei Mate 20 Pro supports 15W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge, the industry’s fastest wireless charging solution, and Wireless Reverse Charge, which enables the device to work as a power bank for selected electronic devices supporting wireless charging.&nbsp;

Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the world’s first smartphone to support the 4.5G LTE Cat. 21 standard, allowing consumers to experience download speeds of up to 1.4Gbps. It also supports the world’s fastest WiFi connection speeds--2GB footage requires only 10 seconds to download. The top-end flagship also supports dual-band (L1+L5) GPS positioning technology. The AI GPS Satellite Selection technology enhances the positioning accuracy across a wide range of scenarios.

Huawei today unveiled the most highly anticipated device of the year, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, which will set a new bar for smartphone performance in 2018. The smartphone is powered by Huawei’s densest and highest performing system on chip (SoC) to date—the Kirin 980.

Huawei today unveiled the most highly anticipated device of the year, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, which will set a new bar for smartphone performance in 2018. The smartphone is powered by Huawei’s densest and highest performing system on chip (SoC) to date—the Kirin 980. It is manufactured with the advanced 7nm process, the SoC offers improved performance, better battery efficiency and a smoother user experience. Mate 20 Pro also comes with the world's first 40W HUAWEI Super Charger that can charge the phone’s long lasting 4200 mAh battery to 70% charge in 30 minutes. Mr Wally Yang, Senior Product Marketing Director, Huawei Consumer Business group, said, “Huawei is introducing cutting edge and high-performance devices globally. We are excited to launch the most powerful and intelligent Mate ever – Mate 20 Pro for the Indian customers.'' “Huawei devices have resonated with consumers in the Indian market because of our commitment and focus on quality, innovation and user experience. In the last couple of months, we have grown significantly in the market and the launch of Mate 20 Pro will usher in the era of intelligent smartphones in India,'' he added. Huawei Mate 20 Pro supports 3D Face Unlock which securely authenticates users within 0.6s at a false acceptance rate of below 1/1,000,000. Using the 3D Depth Sensing Camera System located at the front, the two devices can accurately read the facial features of a subject and recognize even small details. Building on the foundation of HUAWEI P20 Series’ camera system, Huawei augmented the Huawei Mate 20 Pro with a powerful addition—16mm Leica Ultra Wide Angle Lens. This wider perspective creates a sense of spaciousness and a three-dimensional effect to the images. The new camera system also supports macro distance, which produces crisp images of objects that are placed as close as 2.5cm from the lens. Moreover, Huawei Mate 20 Pro supports 15W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge, the industry’s fastest wireless charging solution, and Wireless Reverse Charge, which enables the device to work as a power bank for selected electronic devices supporting wireless charging. Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the world’s first smartphone to support the 4.5G LTE Cat. 21 standard, allowing consumers to experience download speeds of up to 1.4Gbps. It also supports the world’s fastest WiFi connection speeds--2GB footage requires only 10 seconds to download. The top-end flagship also supports dual-band (L1+L5) GPS positioning technology. The AI GPS Satellite Selection technology enhances the positioning accuracy across a wide range of scenarios.

Huawei launches Mate 20 Pro, first EMUI 9 based smartphone in India

The US government is trying to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-&amp;-economy/chinas-huawei-blasts-australian-security-concerns-amid-sino-canberra-tensions-145129?first_load=no">persuade wireless and internet providers</a> in allied countries to avoid telecommunications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

US officials have reached out to their <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-%26-economy/huawei-says-does-not-expect-us-sanctions-press-149886">government counterparts and telecom</a> executives in friendly countries where Huawei equipment is already in wide use about what they see as cybersecurity risks, according to the WSJ report, which cited unnamed people familiar with the situation.

Huawei has come under scrutiny in the United States recently.

Intelligence agency leaders and others have said they are concerned that Huawei and other Chinese companies may be beholden to the Chinese government or ruling Communist Party, raising the risk of espionage.

Washington has been considering increasing financial aid for telecommunications development in countries that shun Chinese-made equipment, the WSJ reported.

One of the government’s concerns is based on the use of Chinese telecom equipment in countries that host US military bases, such as Germany, Italy and Japan, the report added.

A US Department of Commerce spokesman said in a statement that the department would remain vigilant against any threat to US national security.&nbsp;

Huawei did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

On Friday, the Hong Kong shares of rival ZTE Corp fell as much as 5.6 per cent, dragging down the sector. They recouped some losses to trade down 2 per cent around midday, while the firm's Shenzhen shares were down 3 per cent.

ZTE's value has nearly halved this year, battered by a three-month US&nbsp;government ban on American firms selling parts to the firm, and a subsequent $1.4 billion settlement.

On Friday, an index tracking major telecoms firms on the mainland dropped more than 3 per cent.

Earlier this week the company said it had signed 22 commercial contracts for 5G networks.

It will also open a new information security lab in Germany that will enable source code reviews, in a step aimed at winning regulators' confidence before the country's 5G mobile spectrum auction, a German regulator told Reuters last month.

The US government is trying to persuade wireless and internet providers in allied countries to avoid telecommunications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

The US government is trying to persuade wireless and internet providers in allied countries to avoid telecommunications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. US officials have reached out to their government counterparts and telecom executives in friendly countries where Huawei equipment is already in wide use about what they see as cybersecurity risks, according to the WSJ report, which cited unnamed people familiar with the situation. Huawei has come under scrutiny in the United States recently. Intelligence agency leaders and others have said they are concerned that Huawei and other Chinese companies may be beholden to the Chinese government or ruling Communist Party, raising the risk of espionage. Washington has been considering increasing financial aid for telecommunications development in countries that shun Chinese-made equipment, the WSJ reported. One of the government’s concerns is based on the use of Chinese telecom equipment in countries that host US military bases, such as Germany, Italy and Japan, the report added. A US Department of Commerce spokesman said in a statement that the department would remain vigilant against any threat to US national security. Huawei did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. On Friday, the Hong Kong shares of rival ZTE Corp fell as much as 5.6 per cent, dragging down the sector. They recouped some losses to trade down 2 per cent around midday, while the firm's Shenzhen shares were down 3 per cent. ZTE's value has nearly halved this year, battered by a three-month US government ban on American firms selling parts to the firm, and a subsequent $1.4 billion settlement. On Friday, an index tracking major telecoms firms on the mainland dropped more than 3 per cent. Earlier this week the company said it had signed 22 commercial contracts for 5G networks. It will also open a new information security lab in Germany that will enable source code reviews, in a step aimed at winning regulators' confidence before the country's 5G mobile spectrum auction, a German regulator told Reuters last month.

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