Beijing views Meng’s case as an attempt to contain China’s rise. ADADChina’s foreign ministry complained Monday the United States and Canada were violating Meng’s rights and called for her release. Her lawyers filed a a motion Friday arguing that Meng’s case is really about U.S. sanctions against Iran, not a fraud case. ADThe extradition case could take years to resolve if there are appeals. Nearly 90 percent of those arrested in Canada on extradition requests from the U.S. were surrendered to U.S. authorities between 2008 and 2018.

Source: Washington Post January 20, 2020 05:47 UTC