Giving in would make Canada a 'weak link' in standing up to Chinese aggression, experts warn.

The B.C. Supreme Court judge in Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's extradition case says she's concerned by the length of the proceedings.

The defense comes before Monday's scheduled extradition hearing for Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou.

Kovrig was the first of two Canadians detained in apparent retaliation for Meng Wanzhou's arrest.

In a written decision released Monday, Holmes says broadcasting portions of the trial would put that right "at serious risk by potentially tainting trial witness testimony and the juror pool."

Meng's defence says the case is really about the United States seeking to enforce its Iranian sanctions laws against her for conduct that took place outside both the United States and Canada.

A Global News investigation has found that much of Chrystia Freeland's past year was dominated by efforts to free detained Canadians in China and push for democracy in Venezuela.

Meng Wanzhou's lawyer says the RCMP illegally passed on serial numbers and other crucial identifying details of her cellphones, laptop and tablet to the FBI.

Documents show the Huawei executive was held for three hours and a border official questioned her about her business in Iran before she was informed of her arrest and read her rights.

A lawyer for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou denies her defence team is on a "fishing expedition" for documents to support its case.