Trudeau to discuss China and G20 summit with Trump on visit to Washington
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on June 20. Continue reading
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China blocks pork imports from 3rd Canadian company amid escalating tensions
The move is likely to fuel speculation that China is retaliating against Canada for arresting a Chinese tech executive. Continue reading
Blocking extradition of Meng Wanzhou would set ‘dangerous precedent’: Freeland
“It would be a very dangerous precedent indeed,” said Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. Continue reading
Canada’s economic future could be ‘difficult’ if it fails to ban Huawei: expert
“You’re going to have to think hard about why you wouldn’t ban Huawei,” said James Lewis of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies. Continue reading
Facebook no longer allows its apps to be pre-installed on Huawei phones
The social network said it has suspended providing software for Huawei to put on its devices while it reviews recently introduced U.S. sanctions. Continue reading
Huawei accuses U.S. of political motivation as hearing date set for extradition of CFO Meng Wanzhou
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Defence hearings on having the case tossed will begin next January, with the actual extradition case not scheduled until September 2020. Continue reading
Canadian authorities deny searching phone of Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou
An RCMP-CBSA response to a civil lawsuit says a border officer asked Meng for her phone numbers and passwords in case he was required to search the devices for customs or immigration purposes. It says neither border officials nor RCMP officers examined their contents. Continue reading
China-Canada differences run much deeper than outgoing ambassador: minister
Jim Carr said the federal government is awaiting China’s decision on its replacement for outgoing ambassador Lu Shaye, who has had harsh words for Canada during a tenure that began in 2017. Continue reading
China wants to end impasse with Canada by meeting halfway: envoy
China’s ambassador to Canada says his government wants to end the countries’ impasse but won’t give way on two of Canada’s major complaints. Continue reading
Case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou returns to Vancouver court this week
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The case of Huawei senior executive Meng Wanzhou — which has drawn interest from around the world — will return to a Vancouver courtroom this week. Continue reading