&nbsp;US&nbsp;Secretary of State <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/mike-pompeo-sees-strong-us-britain-ties-in-hard-brexit-183010">Mike Pompeo</a> said on Friday China should free two Canadian citizens who were detained this week after authorities in Canada arrested a senior Chinese technology executive on a US extradition warrant.

Pompeo's comments were the first by a senior US official on the arrests, which <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/canada-faces-threats-from-khalistani-extremists-says-pm-justin-trudeau-govt-report-183479">Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau</a> said could escalate a growing trade conflict between China and the United States.

"The unlawful detention of two Canadian citizens is unacceptable," Pompeo told reporters after talks in Washington with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland. "They ought to be returned ... We ask all nations of the world to treat other citizens properly."

Canadian officials were granted consular access on Friday to one of the two detainees in China and were still trying to contact the second, the Foreign Ministry said.

China detained the two&nbsp;businessmen Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat and an adviser with the International Crisis Group (ICG) after Canadian police arrested Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, on December 1.

ICG President Robert Malley also called for Kovrig's release on Saturday.

"Michael's arrest is unjust. He should be freed immediately," Malley said in a statement.

"Far from being secretive, Michael's work was open for all to see, Chinese officials first and foremost," he said. Kovrig did not do anything to endanger China's national security, either as a diplomat or at the ICG, Malley said.

US&nbsp;prosecutors accuse Meng of misleading multinational banks about Iran-linked transactions, putting the banks at risk of violating US sanctions. Meng, who is the daughter of Huawei's founder, has said she is innocent.

Potentially complicating the case, US&nbsp;President Donald Trump made comments this week that legal experts say may have undermined the US&nbsp;basis for extradition.

Asked about the remarks, Freeland said: "We all agree that the most important thing we can do is to uphold the rule of law, ensure that Ms Meng's right to due process is respected and that the current judicial process in Canada remains apolitical."

Trudeau, in his strongest comments on the matter to date, said China's detention of the two men was "not acceptable."

China rejects Trudeau's insistence that the government cannot interfere with the judiciary. Meng was released on bail this week but has to remain in Canada.

"This is one of the situations you get in when the two largest economies in the world, China and the United States, start picking a fight with each other," Trudeau told City TV in Toronto.

"The escalating trade war between them is going to have all sorts of unintended consequences on Canada, potentially on the entire global economy. We're very worried about that," he said.

Lu Shaye, China's ambassador to Canada, told a university conference on Friday that the prospects for deeper business ties were good despite the dispute. He declined to comment when pressed by reporters about Trudeau's remarks.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday China should free two Canadian citizens who were detained this week after authorities in Canada arrested a senior Chinese technology executive on a US extradition warrant.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday China should free two Canadian citizens who were detained this week after authorities in Canada arrested a senior Chinese technology executive on a US extradition warrant. Pompeo's comments were the first by a senior US official on the arrests, which Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said could escalate a growing trade conflict between China and the United States. "The unlawful detention of two Canadian citizens is unacceptable," Pompeo told reporters after talks in Washington with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland. "They ought to be returned ... We ask all nations of the world to treat other citizens properly." Canadian officials were granted consular access on Friday to one of the two detainees in China and were still trying to contact the second, the Foreign Ministry said. China detained the two businessmen Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat and an adviser with the International Crisis Group (ICG) after Canadian police arrested Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, on December 1. ICG President Robert Malley also called for Kovrig's release on Saturday. "Michael's arrest is unjust. He should be freed immediately," Malley said in a statement. "Far from being secretive, Michael's work was open for all to see, Chinese officials first and foremost," he said. Kovrig did not do anything to endanger China's national security, either as a diplomat or at the ICG, Malley said. US prosecutors accuse Meng of misleading multinational banks about Iran-linked transactions, putting the banks at risk of violating US sanctions. Meng, who is the daughter of Huawei's founder, has said she is innocent. Potentially complicating the case, US President Donald Trump made comments this week that legal experts say may have undermined the US basis for extradition. Asked about the remarks, Freeland said: "We all agree that the most important thing we can do is to uphold the rule of law, ensure that Ms Meng's right to due process is respected and that the current judicial process in Canada remains apolitical." Trudeau, in his strongest comments on the matter to date, said China's detention of the two men was "not acceptable." China rejects Trudeau's insistence that the government cannot interfere with the judiciary. Meng was released on bail this week but has to remain in Canada. "This is one of the situations you get in when the two largest economies in the world, China and the United States, start picking a fight with each other," Trudeau told City TV in Toronto. "The escalating trade war between them is going to have all sorts of unintended consequences on Canada, potentially on the entire global economy. We're very worried about that," he said. Lu Shaye, China's ambassador to Canada, told a university conference on Friday that the prospects for deeper business ties were good despite the dispute. He declined to comment when pressed by reporters about Trudeau's remarks.

China should free Canadians held after Huawei arrest: Mike Pompeo

Days after China detained <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/no-information-from-chinese-officials-about-detention-of-canadian-diplomat-michael-kovrig-icg-183394">former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig</a>, the Canadian government said today that a second Canadian identified as Michael Spavor was also missing in China.

"We are aware that a Canadian citizen, Mr. Michael Spavor, is presently missing in China," Canadian foreign ministry spokesman Guillaume Berube told AFP.

Spavor's disappearance comes 24 hours after a Canadian<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhou-freed-on-bail-leaves-courthouse-183504"> court granted Huawei's chief financial officer</a> Meng Wanzhou conditional bail after arresting her on charges of allegedly carrying out transactions with Iran despite US sanctions. Meng's arrest was apparently carried after US officials insisted that Huawei CFO was clandestinely engaging with Iran.

Meng was released on $7.5 million bail by the Vancouver court.&nbsp; 
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"We have been unable to make contact since he let us know he was being questioned by Chinese authorities," Berube said adding, "we are working very hard to ascertain his whereabouts and we continue to raise this with the Chinese government."

Spavor who is based in China runs the Paektu Cultural Exchange, an organisation which facilitates business, tourism and sports trips to North Korea. He was responsible for helping NBA Dennis Rodman make the trip to North Korea two years ago.

Chinese authorities had earlier detained former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig in a move widely seen as a retaliation for Meng's arrest in Vancouver.

"Canadian citizen Michael John Kovrig was on Dec. 10 investigated in accordance with the law by the Beijing State Security Bureau on suspicion of engaging in activities that harm China's state security," China's state-run Beijing News had said.

Kovrig worked for the International Crisis Group (ICG), a think tank based on conflict resolution.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said that he ICG was not registered in China as a non-government organisation (NGO) and Kovrig could have broken Chinese law.

"If they are not registered and their workers are in China undertaking activities, then that's already outside of, and breaking, the law, revised just last year, on the management of overseas non-governmental organisations operating in China," Lu said.

Days after China detained former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, the Canadian government said today that a second Canadian identified as Michael Spavor was also missing in China.

Days after China detained former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, the Canadian government said today that a second Canadian identified as Michael Spavor was also missing in China. "We are aware that a Canadian citizen, Mr. Michael Spavor, is presently missing in China," Canadian foreign ministry spokesman Guillaume Berube told AFP. Spavor's disappearance comes 24 hours after a Canadian court granted Huawei's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou conditional bail after arresting her on charges of allegedly carrying out transactions with Iran despite US sanctions. Meng's arrest was apparently carried after US officials insisted that Huawei CFO was clandestinely engaging with Iran. Meng was released on $7.5 million bail by the Vancouver court. "We have been unable to make contact since he let us know he was being questioned by Chinese authorities," Berube said adding, "we are working very hard to ascertain his whereabouts and we continue to raise this with the Chinese government." Spavor who is based in China runs the Paektu Cultural Exchange, an organisation which facilitates business, tourism and sports trips to North Korea. He was responsible for helping NBA Dennis Rodman make the trip to North Korea two years ago. Chinese authorities had earlier detained former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig in a move widely seen as a retaliation for Meng's arrest in Vancouver. "Canadian citizen Michael John Kovrig was on Dec. 10 investigated in accordance with the law by the Beijing State Security Bureau on suspicion of engaging in activities that harm China's state security," China's state-run Beijing News had said. Kovrig worked for the International Crisis Group (ICG), a think tank based on conflict resolution. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said that he ICG was not registered in China as a non-government organisation (NGO) and Kovrig could have broken Chinese law. "If they are not registered and their workers are in China undertaking activities, then that's already outside of, and breaking, the law, revised just last year, on the management of overseas non-governmental organisations operating in China," Lu said.

After ex-diplomat, another Canadian national goes missing after questioning by Chinese authorities

A Canadian court granted bail <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-us-should-withdraw-arrest-warrant-for-huawei-executive-182747">to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou who </a>was held by authorities for the past one week after US officials accused the top executive of misleading banks about transactions linked to Iran.

Meng, 46, was granted relief on a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-huawei-executive-meng-wanzhou-183193">$7.5 million guarantee by a</a> Vancouver court in British Columbia after three days of bail hearing. Meng was arrested in Canada as she was changing planes in Vancouver.

Justice William Ehrcke while granting bail to Meng put other conditions including monitoring, curfew and other conditions.

She will be subject to electronic monitoring after the bail was made possible by five guarantors. She would be monitored by Canadian authorities everytime she leaves her house.

Meng who is Huawei's chief financial officer and the daughter of the company's founder had pleaded innocence and had decided to fight her extradition in the US court.

Meng's extradition to the United States is still unclear.&nbsp;

"We have every confidence that the Canadian and US legal systems will reach a just conclusion," Huawei said in a statement.

President Trump had said that he would intervene in the case as it grabbed global headlines amid the temporary truce between US and China over the trade war.

"If I think it's good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made – which is a very important thing – what's good for national security – I would certainly intervene if I thought it was necessary," Trump said.

China had warned severe consequences against Canada as the Huawei heiress was held last week. The Chinese foreign ministry had said Canada had violated the consular treaty signed with the country as it failed to notify China about Meng's detention.

"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," the Chinese foreign ministry said, adding, "China was not informed via Canada's government immediately, but learned of the case from other sources."

 
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A Canadian court granted bail to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou who was held by authorities for the past one week after US officials accused the top executive of misleading banks about transactions linked to Iran.

A Canadian court granted bail to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou who was held by authorities for the past one week after US officials accused the top executive of misleading banks about transactions linked to Iran. Meng, 46, was granted relief on a $7.5 million guarantee by a Vancouver court in British Columbia after three days of bail hearing. Meng was arrested in Canada as she was changing planes in Vancouver. Justice William Ehrcke while granting bail to Meng put other conditions including monitoring, curfew and other conditions. She will be subject to electronic monitoring after the bail was made possible by five guarantors. She would be monitored by Canadian authorities everytime she leaves her house. Meng who is Huawei's chief financial officer and the daughter of the company's founder had pleaded innocence and had decided to fight her extradition in the US court. Meng's extradition to the United States is still unclear. "We have every confidence that the Canadian and US legal systems will reach a just conclusion," Huawei said in a statement. President Trump had said that he would intervene in the case as it grabbed global headlines amid the temporary truce between US and China over the trade war. "If I think it's good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made – which is a very important thing – what's good for national security – I would certainly intervene if I thought it was necessary," Trump said. China had warned severe consequences against Canada as the Huawei heiress was held last week. The Chinese foreign ministry had said Canada had violated the consular treaty signed with the country as it failed to notify China about Meng's detention. "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," the Chinese foreign ministry said, adding, "China was not informed via Canada's government immediately, but learned of the case from other sources."

Canada court grants conditional bail to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/canada-court-grants-conditional-bail-to-huaweis-meng-wanzhou-183357">Canada court grants conditional bail to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou</a>

A Canadian court granted bail to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou who was held by authorities for the past one week after US officials accused the top executive of misleading banks about transactions linked to Iran.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/assembly-election-results-no-party-gets-clear-mandate-in-madhya-pradesh-polls-183370">Assembly election results: No party gets clear mandate in Madhya Pradesh polls</a>

Counting for all seats in Madhya Pradesh has got over on Wednesday morning and the Congress has emerged as the single-largest party.

No party has got a clear mandate to form government yet.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/gunman-kills-four-in-french-christmas-market-and-flees-183355">Four killed and 11 wounded in shooting near Christmas market in France's Strasbourg; gunman escapes</a>

A gunman on a security watchlist killed at least four people and wounded at least 11 others near the picturesque Christmas market in the historic French city of Strasbourg on Tuesday evening before fleeing.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/google-has-no-plans-to-launch-search-engine-in-china-sunder-pichai-183356">Google has no plans to launch </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/google-has-no-plans-to-launch-search-engine-in-china-sunder-pichai-183356">search</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/google-has-no-plans-to-launch-search-engine-in-china-sunder-pichai-183356"> engine in China: CEO Pichai to US panel</a>

Google currently has no plans to launch a search engine in China, its Indian-American CEO Sundar Pichai told lawmakers Tuesday as he dodged a series of questions from lawmakers who expressed concern over such a reported move by the internet giant.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/mohamed-salah-gives-liverpool-a-1-0-win-over-napoli-qualifies-for-champions-leagues-last-16-183363">Champions League: Salah's strike sinks Napoli; Liverpool reach last 16</a>

Mohamed Salah's delightful first-half strike gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Napoli that sent them into the Champions League's last 16 and the Italian side crashing out at a tension-filled Anfield on Tuesday.

Canada court grants conditional bail to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou A Canadian court granted bail to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou who was held by authorities for the past one week after US officials accused the top executive of misleading banks about transactions linked to Iran.

Canada court grants conditional bail to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou A Canadian court granted bail to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou who was held by authorities for the past one week after US officials accused the top executive of misleading banks about transactions linked to Iran. Assembly election results: No party gets clear mandate in Madhya Pradesh polls Counting for all seats in Madhya Pradesh has got over on Wednesday morning and the Congress has emerged as the single-largest party. No party has got a clear mandate to form government yet. Four killed and 11 wounded in shooting near Christmas market in France's Strasbourg; gunman escapes A gunman on a security watchlist killed at least four people and wounded at least 11 others near the picturesque Christmas market in the historic French city of Strasbourg on Tuesday evening before fleeing. Google has no plans to launch search engine in China: CEO Pichai to US panel Google currently has no plans to launch a search engine in China, its Indian-American CEO Sundar Pichai told lawmakers Tuesday as he dodged a series of questions from lawmakers who expressed concern over such a reported move by the internet giant. Champions League: Salah's strike sinks Napoli; Liverpool reach last 16 Mohamed Salah's delightful first-half strike gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Napoli that sent them into the Champions League's last 16 and the Italian side crashing out at a tension-filled Anfield on Tuesday.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Global stock markets rallied Wednesday on upbeat China-US trade news, while the pound hit yet another 20-month low as <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-may-to-challenge-leadership-contest-says-ousting-would-delay-brexit-183454">British Prime Minister Theresa May</a> faces a no-confidence vote.

Oil prices jumped one dollar as volatility continued to grip world crude markets.

A flurry of positive developments in the tariffs stand-off between the world's top economies provided early Christmas cheer on trading floors, fuelling hopes an all-out trade war can be avoided.

In afternoon deals, Frankfurt fizzed 0.9 per cent higher, London won 1.1 per cent and Paris added 1.6 per cent.&nbsp;

The positivity spilled over from Asia, where Tokyo ended 2.2 per cent higher and Shanghai rose 0.3 per cent, while Hong Kong jumped 1.6 per cent.

"The equity markets are taking encouragement from recent reports of a potential truce in the US-China trade dispute," noted VTB Capital analyst Neil MacKinnon.

Canada on Tuesday released on bail <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhou-freed-on-bail-leaves-courthouse-183504">Meng Wanzhou</a>, chief financial officer (CFO) at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, whose arrest last week sparked fury in Beijing and worries about a truce agreed at the G20 by Donald Trump and Xi Jinping this month.

Providing some extra support to the news of Meng's release was an interview in which Trump said he could intervene in the case if it helps seal a trade pact with China, adding: "Whatever's good for this country, I would do."

China added to market-friendly noise by saying it had agreed to cut tariffs on US autos to 15 per cent from 40 per cent -- wiping out a levy imposed earlier this year in response to US measures.&nbsp;

Investors welcomed the headlines but sounded a note of caution.

"Newsflow regarding developments in the US-China trade dispute has been notoriously erratic and positive news can quickly give way to negative news," added MacKinnon.

May no-confidence vote

The British pound meanwhile ducked as low as $1.2478 -- a level last seen in April 2017 -- in a torrid week for the Brexit-hit currency.

The latest low came as the head of a Conservative Party committee in charge of organising leadership challenges announced that May would Wednesday face a no-confidence vote over her Brexit negotiations.

The weak pound boosts London-listed multinationals whose earnings abroad are converted back into sterling, handing a fillip to the FTSE 100 shares index.

The news came after May had delayed Tuesday's parliamentary vote on her EU divorce agreement to avert a crushing defeat.

In midday deals, sterling clawed background to stand at $1.2534, up from $1.2487 late on Tuesday.

"So far sterling has played the waiting game in regards to the impending vote of no-confidence in Theresa May," noted Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell.

"If the prime minister comes out the other side with her job intact, then it takes one of the many uncertainties that have swirled around UK politics for the last few months off the table.

"If she loses, on the other hand, then well, the pound's likely going to have a very unpleasant run-in to Christmas."

Global stock markets rallied Wednesday on upbeat China-US trade news, while the pound hit yet another 20-month low as British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a no-confidence vote.

Global stock markets rallied Wednesday on upbeat China-US trade news, while the pound hit yet another 20-month low as British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a no-confidence vote. Oil prices jumped one dollar as volatility continued to grip world crude markets. A flurry of positive developments in the tariffs stand-off between the world's top economies provided early Christmas cheer on trading floors, fuelling hopes an all-out trade war can be avoided. In afternoon deals, Frankfurt fizzed 0.9 per cent higher, London won 1.1 per cent and Paris added 1.6 per cent. The positivity spilled over from Asia, where Tokyo ended 2.2 per cent higher and Shanghai rose 0.3 per cent, while Hong Kong jumped 1.6 per cent. "The equity markets are taking encouragement from recent reports of a potential truce in the US-China trade dispute," noted VTB Capital analyst Neil MacKinnon. Canada on Tuesday released on bail Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer (CFO) at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, whose arrest last week sparked fury in Beijing and worries about a truce agreed at the G20 by Donald Trump and Xi Jinping this month. Providing some extra support to the news of Meng's release was an interview in which Trump said he could intervene in the case if it helps seal a trade pact with China, adding: "Whatever's good for this country, I would do." China added to market-friendly noise by saying it had agreed to cut tariffs on US autos to 15 per cent from 40 per cent -- wiping out a levy imposed earlier this year in response to US measures. Investors welcomed the headlines but sounded a note of caution. "Newsflow regarding developments in the US-China trade dispute has been notoriously erratic and positive news can quickly give way to negative news," added MacKinnon. May no-confidence vote The British pound meanwhile ducked as low as $1.2478 -- a level last seen in April 2017 -- in a torrid week for the Brexit-hit currency. The latest low came as the head of a Conservative Party committee in charge of organising leadership challenges announced that May would Wednesday face a no-confidence vote over her Brexit negotiations. The weak pound boosts London-listed multinationals whose earnings abroad are converted back into sterling, handing a fillip to the FTSE 100 shares index. The news came after May had delayed Tuesday's parliamentary vote on her EU divorce agreement to avert a crushing defeat. In midday deals, sterling clawed background to stand at $1.2534, up from $1.2487 late on Tuesday. "So far sterling has played the waiting game in regards to the impending vote of no-confidence in Theresa May," noted Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell. "If the prime minister comes out the other side with her job intact, then it takes one of the many uncertainties that have swirled around UK politics for the last few months off the table. "If she loses, on the other hand, then well, the pound's likely going to have a very unpleasant run-in to Christmas."

World stocks rally on China-US trade; pound slides on UK turmoil

The pattern is familiar: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/canada-court-grants-conditional-bail-to-huaweis-meng-wanzhou-183357">Canada arrests a Chinese </a>national wanted in the US. Shortly after, a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/no-information-from-chinese-officials-about-detention-of-canadian-diplomat-michael-kovrig-icg-183394">Canadian national is locked up </a>in China.

Friends and experts say former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was detained in Beijing on Monday, may have become a "hostage" and "pawn" in a three-nation feud.

Kovrig was detained just nine days after Chinese tech giant Huawei's chief financial officer, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-huawei-executive-meng-wanzhou-183193">Meng Wanzhou</a>, was arrested in Vancouver at the behest of the United States on Iran sanctions-related charges.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhou-freed-on-bail-leaves-courthouse-183504">She was released on bail</a> on Tuesday while awaiting a US extradition hearing.

China has warned Canada of "grave consequences" over Meng's arrest, though neither country has confirmed a link between the two cases.

But experts and friends of Kovrig, who now works at the International Crisis Group think tank, say the two are intertwined.

"In this case, it is clear the Chinese government wants to put maximum pressure on the Canadian government," Guy Saint-Jacques, the former Canadian ambassador to Beijing, told AFP.

He pointed to a similar case in 2014 when Canadian Christian aid workers Kevin and Julia Garratt were detained shortly after Canadian authorities arrested a Chinese national in connection with a hacking case in the United States.&nbsp;

Julia Garratt was released on bail and allowed to leave China in 2016.

China charged Kevin Garratt with espionage but allowed him to leave the country in 2016, months after the Chinese citizen, Su Bin, agreed to go to the United States and pleaded guilty.

Meng's arrest has sandwiched Ottawa between Washington and Beijing as they feud over trade, cyber espionage and a raft of issues.

Saint-Jacques said Kovrig is going to be "a victim" of the US-China trade war.

"China wants to demonstrate to the world that it is a rival superpower to the United States and that countries have to choose to align with the US or with China," said Shaun Rein, who looked at the sticks and carrots Beijing wields in his book "The War for China's Wallet".&nbsp;

"The former Canadian diplomat is a pawn and he's going to be stuck unless (Meng) is released," he said.

Meng's arrest occurred on the same day that the US and Chinese presidents agreed at a G20 summit to a trade war truce and a March 1 deadline to negotiate a deal.

"By getting a Canadian it's a power play, the US Congress won't kick and scream. The trade talks can still go on because China has still been adhering to the agreement at the G20 with Trump," Rein said.

US officials have not linked Meng's arrest to the trade talks underway between China and the US.&nbsp;

NGO law

Friends describe Kovrig as a friendly, decent man who loves China.

He was based in Hong Kong for the International Crisis Group, an organisation known for its research on peaceful solutions to global conflicts.

His duties included research and analysis on foreign affairs and security issues facing countries in the region, especially on the Korean peninsula.

He wrote op-eds and gave frequent interviews on the issues.

But ICG closed its office in China's capital as Beijing rolled out a more restrictive law that took effect in early 2017 to better control foreign NGOs operating in the country.

China's foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Wednesday that ICG was not registered in China and its employees would be "in violation" of the law if they engage in activities in the country.

China watcher

Kovrig served as political officer at the Canadian embassy from 2014-2016. He met with dissidents and travelled to China's restive far west Xinjiang region, Saint-Jacques said.

He took an unpaid leave from the embassy because he wanted to be able to return to China, the former ambassador said.

"He is a really nice guy, soft spoken, good sense of morals," said David Zweig, a friend of Kovrig's and a fellow Canadian China watcher, noting Kovrig is well respected in the Hong Kong community.&nbsp;

"They've got their hostage and hopefully they'll let him go very quickly," said Zweig, a professor of Chinese politics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 
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The pattern is familiar: Canada arrests a Chinese national wanted in the US. Shortly after, a Canadian national is locked up in China. Friends and experts say former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was detained in Beijing on Monday, may have become a "hostage" and "pawn" in a three-nation feud.

The pattern is familiar: Canada arrests a Chinese national wanted in the US. Shortly after, a Canadian national is locked up in China. Friends and experts say former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was detained in Beijing on Monday, may have become a "hostage" and "pawn" in a three-nation feud. Kovrig was detained just nine days after Chinese tech giant Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, was arrested in Vancouver at the behest of the United States on Iran sanctions-related charges. She was released on bail on Tuesday while awaiting a US extradition hearing. China has warned Canada of "grave consequences" over Meng's arrest, though neither country has confirmed a link between the two cases. But experts and friends of Kovrig, who now works at the International Crisis Group think tank, say the two are intertwined. "In this case, it is clear the Chinese government wants to put maximum pressure on the Canadian government," Guy Saint-Jacques, the former Canadian ambassador to Beijing, told AFP. He pointed to a similar case in 2014 when Canadian Christian aid workers Kevin and Julia Garratt were detained shortly after Canadian authorities arrested a Chinese national in connection with a hacking case in the United States. Julia Garratt was released on bail and allowed to leave China in 2016. China charged Kevin Garratt with espionage but allowed him to leave the country in 2016, months after the Chinese citizen, Su Bin, agreed to go to the United States and pleaded guilty. Meng's arrest has sandwiched Ottawa between Washington and Beijing as they feud over trade, cyber espionage and a raft of issues. Saint-Jacques said Kovrig is going to be "a victim" of the US-China trade war. "China wants to demonstrate to the world that it is a rival superpower to the United States and that countries have to choose to align with the US or with China," said Shaun Rein, who looked at the sticks and carrots Beijing wields in his book "The War for China's Wallet". "The former Canadian diplomat is a pawn and he's going to be stuck unless (Meng) is released," he said. Meng's arrest occurred on the same day that the US and Chinese presidents agreed at a G20 summit to a trade war truce and a March 1 deadline to negotiate a deal. "By getting a Canadian it's a power play, the US Congress won't kick and scream. The trade talks can still go on because China has still been adhering to the agreement at the G20 with Trump," Rein said. US officials have not linked Meng's arrest to the trade talks underway between China and the US. NGO law Friends describe Kovrig as a friendly, decent man who loves China. He was based in Hong Kong for the International Crisis Group, an organisation known for its research on peaceful solutions to global conflicts. His duties included research and analysis on foreign affairs and security issues facing countries in the region, especially on the Korean peninsula. He wrote op-eds and gave frequent interviews on the issues. But ICG closed its office in China's capital as Beijing rolled out a more restrictive law that took effect in early 2017 to better control foreign NGOs operating in the country. China's foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Wednesday that ICG was not registered in China and its employees would be "in violation" of the law if they engage in activities in the country. China watcher Kovrig served as political officer at the Canadian embassy from 2014-2016. He met with dissidents and travelled to China's restive far west Xinjiang region, Saint-Jacques said. He took an unpaid leave from the embassy because he wanted to be able to return to China, the former ambassador said. "He is a really nice guy, soft spoken, good sense of morals," said David Zweig, a friend of Kovrig's and a fellow Canadian China watcher, noting Kovrig is well respected in the Hong Kong community. "They've got their hostage and hopefully they'll let him go very quickly," said Zweig, a professor of Chinese politics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Former Canadian diplomat held in China a 'pawn': Experts

A top executive of China's Huawei on Tuesday (December 11) evening left the courtroom after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/canada-court-grants-conditional-bail-to-huaweis-meng-wanzhou-183357">being released on bail </a>by a Canadian court while she awaits a hearing for extradition to the United States, a move that could help placate <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-immediate-release-of-huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhou-181949">Chinese officials angered</a> by her arrest.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-huawei-executive-meng-wanzhou-183193">Meng Wanzhou</a>, 46, Huawei's chief financial officer and the daughter of its founder, faces US accusations that she misled multinational banks about Iran-linked transactions, putting the banks at risk of violating US sanctions.

Justice William Ehrcke at a court hearing in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday granted bail to Meng, subject to a guarantee of C$10 million ($7.5 million) and other conditions.

China had threatened severe consequences unless Canada released Meng immediately.

Meng was detained as part of a US&nbsp;investigation on December 1 as she was changing planes in Vancouver.

A top executive of China's Huawei on Tuesday (December 11) evening left the courtroom after being released on bail by a Canadian court while she awaits a hearing for extradition to the United States, a move that could help placate Chinese officials angered by her arrest.

A top executive of China's Huawei on Tuesday (December 11) evening left the courtroom after being released on bail by a Canadian court while she awaits a hearing for extradition to the United States, a move that could help placate Chinese officials angered by her arrest. Meng Wanzhou, 46, Huawei's chief financial officer and the daughter of its founder, faces US accusations that she misled multinational banks about Iran-linked transactions, putting the banks at risk of violating US sanctions. Justice William Ehrcke at a court hearing in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday granted bail to Meng, subject to a guarantee of C$10 million ($7.5 million) and other conditions. China had threatened severe consequences unless Canada released Meng immediately. Meng was detained as part of a US investigation on December 1 as she was changing planes in Vancouver.

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou freed on bail, leaves courthouse

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

China's foreign ministry called in the U.S. ambassador on Sunday to lodge a "strong protest" over the arrest in Canada of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer, and said the United States should withdraw its arrest warrant.

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's global chief financial officer, was arrested in Canada on Dec. 1 and faces extradition to the United States, which alleges that she covered up her company's links to a firm that tried to sell equipment to Iran despite sanctions.

The executive is also <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-tells-canada-to-free-huawei-cfo-or-face-consequences-182513">the daughter of the founder of Huawei</a>.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng told U.S. ambassador Terry Branstad that the United States had made an "unreasonable demand" on Canada to detain Meng while she was passing through Vancouver, China's Foreign Ministry said.

"The actions of the U.S. seriously violated the lawful and legitimate rights of the Chinese citizen, and by their nature were extremely nasty," Le told Branstad, comments similar to those he made to Canada's ambassador the night before.

China strongly urges the United States to pay attention to China's solemn and just position and withdraw the arrest warrant on Meng, Le added.

"China will respond further depending on U.S. actions," he said, without elaborating.

Le also told the Canadian ambassador on Saturday that there would be severe consequences if it did not immediately release Meng.

The United States has been looking since at least 2016 into whether Huawei shipped U.S.-origin products to Iran and other countries in violation of U.S. export and sanctions laws, Reuters reported in April.

Companies are barred from using the U.S. financial system to funnel goods and services to sanctioned entities.

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio told CBS "Face the Nation" on Sunday he would "100 percent absolutely" introduce something in the new Congress that would ban Chinese telecom firms from doing business in the United States.

"We have to understand Chinese companies are not like American companies. OK. We can't even get Apple to crack an iPhone for us in a terrorist investigation," he said.

"When the Chinese ask a telecom company, we want you to turn over all the data you've gathered in the country you're operating in, they will do it. No court order. Nothing like that. They will just do it. They have to. We need to understand that."

Rubio was a strong critic of China's ZTE Corp , which pleaded guilty in 2017 to violating U.S. laws that restrict the sale of American-made technology to Iran.

China's foreign ministry called in the U.S. ambassador on Sunday to lodge a "strong protest" over the arrest in Canada of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer, and said the United States should withdraw its arrest warrant.

China's foreign ministry called in the U.S. ambassador on Sunday to lodge a "strong protest" over the arrest in Canada of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer, and said the United States should withdraw its arrest warrant. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's global chief financial officer, was arrested in Canada on Dec. 1 and faces extradition to the United States, which alleges that she covered up her company's links to a firm that tried to sell equipment to Iran despite sanctions. The executive is also the daughter of the founder of Huawei. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng told U.S. ambassador Terry Branstad that the United States had made an "unreasonable demand" on Canada to detain Meng while she was passing through Vancouver, China's Foreign Ministry said. "The actions of the U.S. seriously violated the lawful and legitimate rights of the Chinese citizen, and by their nature were extremely nasty," Le told Branstad, comments similar to those he made to Canada's ambassador the night before. China strongly urges the United States to pay attention to China's solemn and just position and withdraw the arrest warrant on Meng, Le added. "China will respond further depending on U.S. actions," he said, without elaborating. Le also told the Canadian ambassador on Saturday that there would be severe consequences if it did not immediately release Meng. The United States has been looking since at least 2016 into whether Huawei shipped U.S.-origin products to Iran and other countries in violation of U.S. export and sanctions laws, Reuters reported in April. Companies are barred from using the U.S. financial system to funnel goods and services to sanctioned entities. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio told CBS "Face the Nation" on Sunday he would "100 percent absolutely" introduce something in the new Congress that would ban Chinese telecom firms from doing business in the United States. "We have to understand Chinese companies are not like American companies. OK. We can't even get Apple to crack an iPhone for us in a terrorist investigation," he said. "When the Chinese ask a telecom company, we want you to turn over all the data you've gathered in the country you're operating in, they will do it. No court order. Nothing like that. They will just do it. They have to. We need to understand that." Rubio was a strong critic of China's ZTE Corp , which pleaded guilty in 2017 to violating U.S. laws that restrict the sale of American-made technology to Iran.

China says US should withdraw arrest warrant for Huawei executive

China warned Canada on Saturday that there would be severe consequences if it did not immediately release Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer, calling the case "extremely nasty."

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's global chief financial officer, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/arrest-of-huawei-cfo-throws-rare-spotlight-on-family-181953">was arrested in Canada on December 1 and faces extradition to the United States</a>, which alleges that she covered up her company's links to a firm that tried to sell equipment to Iran despite sanctions.

The executive is the daughter of the founder of Huawei.

If extradited to the United States, Meng would face charges of conspiracy to defraud multiple financial institutions, a Canadian court heard on Friday, with a maximum sentence of 30 years for each charge.

No decision was reached at the extradition hearing after nearly six hours of arguments and counter-arguments, and the hearing was adjourned until Monday.

In a short statement, China's Foreign Ministry said that Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng had issued the warning to release Meng to Canada's ambassador in Beijing, summoning him to lodge a "strong protest."

There was no immediate reaction from the office of Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland on Saturday. When asked about the possible Chinese backlash after the arrest of Huawei's CFO, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Friday that Canada has a very good relationship with Beijing.

Canada's arrest of Meng at the request of the United States while she was changing planes in Vancouver was a serious breach of her lawful rights, Le said.

The move "ignored the law, was unreasonable" and was in its very nature "extremely nasty," he added.

"China strongly urges the Canadian side to immediately release the detained person, and earnestly protect their lawful, legitimate rights, otherwise Canada must accept full responsibility for the serious consequences caused."

The statement did not elaborate.

"There will probably be a deep freeze with the Chinese in high-level visits and exchanges," David Mulroney, former Canadian ambassador to China, said on Friday.

"The ability to talk about free trade will be put in the ice box for a while. But we're going to have to live with that. That's the price of dealing with a country like China."

Meng's arrest was on the same day that U.S. President Donald Trump met in Argentina with China's Xi Jinping to look for ways to resolve an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies.

The news of her arrest has roiled stock markets and drawn condemnation from Chinese authorities, although Trump and his top economic advisers have played down its importance to trade talks after the two leaders agreed to a truce.

A Huawei spokesman said on Friday the company has "every confidence that the Canadian and U.S. legal systems will reach the right conclusion." The company has said it complies with all applicable export control and sanctions laws and other regulations.

China warned Canada on Saturday that there would be severe consequences if it did not immediately release Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer, calling the case "extremely nasty.

China warned Canada on Saturday that there would be severe consequences if it did not immediately release Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer, calling the case "extremely nasty." Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's global chief financial officer, was arrested in Canada on December 1 and faces extradition to the United States, which alleges that she covered up her company's links to a firm that tried to sell equipment to Iran despite sanctions. The executive is the daughter of the founder of Huawei. If extradited to the United States, Meng would face charges of conspiracy to defraud multiple financial institutions, a Canadian court heard on Friday, with a maximum sentence of 30 years for each charge. No decision was reached at the extradition hearing after nearly six hours of arguments and counter-arguments, and the hearing was adjourned until Monday. In a short statement, China's Foreign Ministry said that Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng had issued the warning to release Meng to Canada's ambassador in Beijing, summoning him to lodge a "strong protest." There was no immediate reaction from the office of Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland on Saturday. When asked about the possible Chinese backlash after the arrest of Huawei's CFO, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Friday that Canada has a very good relationship with Beijing. Canada's arrest of Meng at the request of the United States while she was changing planes in Vancouver was a serious breach of her lawful rights, Le said. The move "ignored the law, was unreasonable" and was in its very nature "extremely nasty," he added. "China strongly urges the Canadian side to immediately release the detained person, and earnestly protect their lawful, legitimate rights, otherwise Canada must accept full responsibility for the serious consequences caused." The statement did not elaborate. "There will probably be a deep freeze with the Chinese in high-level visits and exchanges," David Mulroney, former Canadian ambassador to China, said on Friday. "The ability to talk about free trade will be put in the ice box for a while. But we're going to have to live with that. That's the price of dealing with a country like China." Meng's arrest was on the same day that U.S. President Donald Trump met in Argentina with China's Xi Jinping to look for ways to resolve an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies. The news of her arrest has roiled stock markets and drawn condemnation from Chinese authorities, although Trump and his top economic advisers have played down its importance to trade talks after the two leaders agreed to a truce. A Huawei spokesman said on Friday the company has "every confidence that the Canadian and U.S. legal systems will reach the right conclusion." The company has said it complies with all applicable export control and sanctions laws and other regulations.

China tells Canada to free Huawei CFO or face consequences

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

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

A top executive of China's <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-arrest-canada-pm-justin-trudeau-defends-detaining-meng-wanzhou-182040">Huawei Technologies</a> Co Ltd who is under arrest in Canada is set to appear in a Vancouver court on Friday for a bail hearing as she awaits possible extradition to the United States.

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, 46, who is also the daughter of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-cfo-arrested-in-canada-faces-extradition-to-us-181757">company founder</a>, was arrested on Dec. 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.

The news roiled global stock markets on fears the move could escalate a trade war between the United States and China after a truce was agreed on Saturday between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Argentina.

Trump did not know about the arrest in advance, two US officials said on Thursday, in an apparent attempt to stop the incident from impeding talks to resolve the trade dispute.

Details of the case against Meng, to be heard in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, remain sparse.

Canada's Justice Department has declined to provide details of the case and Meng has secured a publication ban, which curbs the media's ability to report on the evidence or documents presented in court.

Chinese Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Friday that neither Canada nor the United States had provided China any evidence that Meng had broken any law in those two countries, and reiterated Beijing's demand that she be released.

The bail hearing could be just a preliminary session to set out a schedule, lawyers said.

The Crown counsel is expected to argue that Meng poses a flight risk and should be kept in a detention facility, legal experts said. The onus will be on Meng's lawyer to provide evidence that she will not flee, they added.

Huawei, which has confirmed Meng was arrested, said on Wednesday that "the company has been provided very little information regarding the charges and is not aware of any wrongdoing by Ms. Meng."

China has demanded Meng's immediate release, and complained neither Canada nor the United States have given a reason for the arrest.

The official China Daily said in an editorial there was still "no telling" on what grounds Meng had been detained and that it seemed to be part of US&nbsp;plans to pressure its allies not to use Huawei goods.

"But one thing that is undoubtedly true and proven is the US&nbsp;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," it said.

"What is badly needed for the development of China-US&nbsp;ties is political trust. Yet Washington, in persuading and pressuring its allies to shun cooperation with Huawei, has helped erode that political trust," the English-language paper said.

Influential tabloid the Global Times, published by the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily, said the United States was "resorting to a despicable rogue's approach as it cannot stop Huawei's 5G advance in the market".

The United States was abusing "legal procedure to stifle Huawei", it said.

"Despite incomplete information about the incident, the US&nbsp;move obviously goes against the consensus reached between the heads of state of China and the US&nbsp;in Argentina," the paper wrote.

"The incident shows that China faces a complicated competition with the U.S. Beijing needs determination and wisdom to safeguard its own interests," it said.

A top executive of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd who is under arrest in Canada is set to appear in a Vancouver court on Friday for a bail hearing as she awaits possible extradition to the United States.

A top executive of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd who is under arrest in Canada is set to appear in a Vancouver court on Friday for a bail hearing as she awaits possible extradition to the United States. Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, 46, who is also the daughter of the company founder, was arrested on Dec. 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. The news roiled global stock markets on fears the move could escalate a trade war between the United States and China after a truce was agreed on Saturday between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Argentina. Trump did not know about the arrest in advance, two US officials said on Thursday, in an apparent attempt to stop the incident from impeding talks to resolve the trade dispute. Details of the case against Meng, to be heard in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, remain sparse. Canada's Justice Department has declined to provide details of the case and Meng has secured a publication ban, which curbs the media's ability to report on the evidence or documents presented in court. Chinese Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Friday that neither Canada nor the United States had provided China any evidence that Meng had broken any law in those two countries, and reiterated Beijing's demand that she be released. The bail hearing could be just a preliminary session to set out a schedule, lawyers said. The Crown counsel is expected to argue that Meng poses a flight risk and should be kept in a detention facility, legal experts said. The onus will be on Meng's lawyer to provide evidence that she will not flee, they added. Huawei, which has confirmed Meng was arrested, said on Wednesday that "the company has been provided very little information regarding the charges and is not aware of any wrongdoing by Ms. Meng." China has demanded Meng's immediate release, and complained neither Canada nor the United States have given a reason for the arrest. The official China Daily said in an editorial there was still "no telling" on what grounds Meng had been detained and that it seemed to be part of US plans to pressure its allies not to use Huawei goods. "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," it said. "What is badly needed for the development of China-US ties is political trust. Yet Washington, in persuading and pressuring its allies to shun cooperation with Huawei, has helped erode that political trust," the English-language paper said. Influential tabloid the Global Times, published by the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily, said the United States was "resorting to a despicable rogue's approach as it cannot stop Huawei's 5G advance in the market". The United States was abusing "legal procedure to stifle Huawei", it said. "Despite incomplete information about the incident, the US move obviously goes against the consensus reached between the heads of state of China and the US in Argentina," the paper wrote. "The incident shows that China faces a complicated competition with the U.S. Beijing needs determination and wisdom to safeguard its own interests," it said.

Huawei CFO to appear in Canada court as Chinese media slams arrest

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)

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