China on Monday ratcheted up its protest over the arrest of an executive of telecom giant Huawei on a US warrant in Canada, calling reports of her treatment “inhumane” as she seeks her release on bail for health reasons. China has itself faced global criticism over its human rights record and treatment of detained activists and minorities. Analysts say her arrest could be used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations between the United States and China. Huawei has denied any ties to the Chinese government, but many in Washington and other Western capitals are skeptical and have raised security concerns. US federal law already bans military and government use of devices made by Huawei and fellow Chinese firm ZTE.

Source: Egypt Independent December 10, 2018 12:56 UTC