It's a major step toward determining whether she will be extradited to the United States, and a critical test for a Chinese company that has become emblematic of US-China tensions. Huawei has faced enormous pressure from the United States as it tries to grow its 5G and smartphone businesses. If the court finds Meng's case meets the "double criminality" standard, subsequent hearings will consider other elements of the extradition case. If the court finds this week that the "double criminality" standard has not been met, though, Meng could be released. Like the Iran sanctions case, Huawei has pleaded not guilty and denied those charges.

Source: CNN January 20, 2020 06:22 UTC