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Why are the two Michaels detained in China?
On June 19, 2020, the men were formally charged with spying on national secrets and providing state secrets to entities outside of China. In the lead-up to the first high-level diplomatic talks between Chinese officials and American officials working for Joe Biden, Spavor and Kovrig’s trial dates were announced.
What is Canada’s relationship with China?
Canada’s relationship with China is long-standing and dates from well before the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1970. Canada is represented by an embassy in Beijing and consulates general in Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Are the Michaels back in Canada?
Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have landed safely back in Canada after spending more than 1,000 days in detention in China. The two men were greeted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after they landed in Calgary on Saturday morning.
Does Canada use Huawei?
But Velshi noted that Huawei’s business in Canada extends beyond network equipment, and the company remains committed to its Canadian operations. “For as long as Huawei’s equipment forms an important part of Canada’s telecommunications network, we stand ready to continue serving our customers,” Velshi said.
Can I trust Huawei health?
Huawei Health cloud provides you with a secure and reliable platform for storing your health and fitness data.
Are Huawei phones allowed in Canada?
Despite the Android ban, Huawei Canada says they will “continue to provide security updates and after sales services to all existing Huawei and Honor smartphone and tablet products covering those have been sold or still in stock globally.”
How many Canadians have been detained in China since Huawei arrest?
The federal government says 13 Canadians — 10 more than publicly known — have been detained in China since the arrest of a Huawei executive last month in Vancouver. Global Affairs Canada said on Thursday that most of the Canadians detained since Dec. 1 are no longer in custody.
Who are the people detained in China?
Previously, only Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor and Sarah McIver were publicly known to have been detained in China since Canada arrested Ms. Meng, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. They were taken into custody after China promised retaliation for Ms. Meng’s arrest.
Who is Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou?
Meng is the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, so is corporate royalty in China and is often referred to here as a princess, in a good way. Some analysts have described her arrest as if China had detained Ivanka Trump, President Trump’s daughter. Story continues below advertisement
Who is Meng Wanzhou and how did she get detained?
“China’s judicial authorities handle cases in strict accordance with law and protect the two Canadian citizens’ lawful rights,” she said. Meng was serving as Huawei’s chief financial officer when she was detained while changing planes at Vancouver airport on Dec. 1, 2018.