While the trade war between the United States and China has been put on hold, new disputes over a series of detentions have raised alarm on both sides of the Pacific.
Tag: Extradition
Caught Between Feuding Giants, Canada Fears Consequences
Fulfilling an extradition request from its ally and neighbor has left Canada vulnerable to actions by China, an increasingly important export market.
Former Canadian Diplomat Detained in China, Adding to Tensions
Michael Kovrig was detained less than a week after Canada announced the arrest of a senior Chinese tech executive, Meng Wanzhou.
Huawei Executive Granted Bail by Canadian Court
Meng Wanzhou, a Huawei executive who American authorities want to extradite from Canada on fraud charges, was granted bail of 10 million dollars on Tuesday.
Huawei Executive’s Lawyers Fight for Bail Ahead of Extradition Decision
On the second day of a bail hearing for Meng Wanzhou, a top Huawei executive who is accused of fraud, her lawyers laid out the reasons she was not a flight risk.
Vijay Mallya, India’s ‘King of Good Times,’ Should Be Extradited, U.K. Court Says
Mr. Mallya, who turned a family brewing business into a sprawling conglomerate, fled to Britain in 2016, facing unpaid bills and accusations of fraud in his native country.
China Demands Canada Release Huawei Executive Meng Wanzhou
China warned Canada that there would be severe consequences if it did not immediately release Huawei’s chief financial officer.
Huawei Executive Took Part in Sanctions Fraud, Prosecutors Say
In a Canadian courtroom, authorities revealed details of the charges facing Meng Wanzhou, the Huawei official whose arrest has shaken U.S.-China relations.
Ecuador Turns Up Pressure on Assange to Leave Embassy
“The road is clear for Mr. Assange to take the decision to leave,” Ecuador’s president, Lenín Moreno, said in a radio interview.
Soccer Player’s Plea: ‘I Am Afraid if I Go to Bahrain, I Will Be Tortured Again’
Bahrain wants Hakeem al-Araibi, a political refugee playing soccer in Melbourne, extradited from Thailand. The case is seen as a test of how well FIFA can protect its players.