Beijing views Meng’s case as an attempt to contain China’s rise. James Lewis at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies said the U.S. wanted to send a message with Meng’s arrest. Her lawyers filed a a motion Friday arguing that Meng’s case was really about U.S. sanctions against Iran, not a fraud case. AdvertisementThe extradition case could take years to resolve if there are appeals. In apparent retaliation for Meng’s arrest, China detained former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig and Canadian entrepreneur Michael Spavor.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 20, 2020 18:00 UTC