Scott Thompson: Why is China bullying Canada instead of the U.S.?
We now know that Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have been detained in China, however unlike Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, their health and fate is unknown. Continue reading
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Friends of Canadians detained in China say they aren’t national security threats
Friends of the two Canadian men currently detained in China tell Global News they can’t understand how the two might pose threats to national security. Continue reading
‘China will take revenge’ if Canada doesn’t free Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou: Global Times editor
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“Meng Wanzhou was released on bail, but Canada must do more to restore her freedom and put an end to this incident.” Continue reading
Huawei CFO could be on the hook for more than $1M per year in security costs: expert
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The cost of private security, to be paid for by Meng Wanzhou, could range between $100,000 to $150,000 per month. Continue reading
‘We are not a tool of trade’: U.S. assistant attorney general for security on Trump’s Huawei remark
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal called Trump’s assertion that he would intervene in Meng Wanzhou’s case “extremely disturbing.” Continue reading
National security top priority in assessing Huawei’s role in Canada’s 5G network: minister
National security “comes first” in deciding whether to allow Huawei Technologies to take part in developing Canada’s 5G network, Infrastructure Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says. Continue reading
China warns of severe consequences if Canada does not release Huawei CFO
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.” Continue reading
Trudeau says government had no involvement in arrest of top Huawei executive
Trudeau said Ottawa had been given a few days’ advance notice about the plan to arrest Meng Wanzhou, who faces extradition to the United States. Continue reading
China could retaliate against Canadian businesses and citizens after Huawei CFO arrest, analysts warn
Canadian business people in China are at risk of being arrested in retaliation, security analysts warn. Continue reading
What is Huawei Technologies and why is the Chinese company so controversial?
Huawei is the world’s largest supplier of telecommunications network equipment and second-biggest maker of smartphones, with revenue of about $92 billion last year. Continue reading