China urges Canada to correct mistake on extradition treaty
4 years, 5 months ago

China urges Canada to correct mistake on extradition treaty

Hindustan Times  

China condemned Canada’s suspension of its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, calling it a “serious violation” of international law and a “flagrant interference” in its domestic affairs. “We urge the Canadian side to correct its mistake and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China’s domestic affairs to prevent further damage to bilateral relations,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a daily briefing in Beijing on Monday, responding to a question about new Canadian measures including the treaty’s suspension and an updated Hong Kong travel advisory. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures including the suspension of the extradition treaty last week, making his country the first to break law enforcement links with Hong Kong since China handed down a sweeping new national security law that’s raised concerns about the city’s autonomy from the mainland. “Canada’s erroneous remarks on Hong Kong and its measures show a disregard of the basic fact that the national security law in Hong Kong is conducive to the sustained implementation of ‘one country, two systems,’” Zhao said.

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Canadian businessman Michael Kovrig who spent 1,019 days in Chinese prison on espionage charges reveals why he never let them see him cry
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Canadian businessman Michael Kovrig who spent 1,019 days in Chinese prison on espionage charges reveals why he never let them see him cry

Daily Mail  

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Hong Kong court convicts 1 person and acquits 6 others in landmark terrorism trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong court convicts 1 person and acquits 6 others in landmark terrorism trial

Associated Press  

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Canada ‘will not be intimidated’ by China, PM Trudeau says
1 year, 7 months ago

Canada ‘will not be intimidated’ by China, PM Trudeau says

Al Jazeera  

Canada “will not be intimidated” by China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said, after the Chinese government said it is expelling a Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat move linked to allegations Beijing sought to intimidate a Canadian legislator and his family. “And more, we will ensure that China continues to see – along with other countries that are engaging in …

China to expel Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat move
1 year, 7 months ago

China to expel Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat move

Al Jazeera  

Expulsion comes after Canada said it was sending home a Chinese diplomat amid an alleged attempt to intimidate a Canadian legislator. China’s foreign ministry will expel a Canadian diplomat from the country’s Shanghai consulate as a “reciprocal countermeasure” hours after Canada declared a Chinese diplomat in China’s Toronto consulate as “persona non grata” over alleged involvement in a campaign to …

Canada summons China ambassador, mulls expelling diplomats
1 year, 7 months ago

Canada summons China ambassador, mulls expelling diplomats

Firstpost  

Ottawa: Canada on Thursday summoned China’s ambassador as it considered expelling a Chinese diplomat accused of having sought to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker and his family over the MP’s criticisms of Beijing. While being questioned by Chong, who has called for the Chinese diplomat in question to be kicked out of the country, Joly said her deputy minister was “right …

After exchange, China calls Canada’s manner ‘condescending’
2 years, 1 month ago

After exchange, China calls Canada’s manner ‘condescending’

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A Chinese spokesperson on Thursday accused Canada of acting in a “condescending manner” following a testy exchange between President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that underscores the depths to which the bilateral relationship has fallen. A senior Canadian government official said the two spoke about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, North Korea and climate change, and …

Canada’s Trudeau raises Chinese ‘interference’ in talks with Xi
2 years, 1 month ago

Canada’s Trudeau raises Chinese ‘interference’ in talks with Xi

Al Jazeera  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has raised “serious concerns” over alleged Chinese interference in Canada in brief talks with China’s President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of this week’s Group of 20 meeting in Indonesia. The prime minister’s office said in a readout on Tuesday that the two leaders discussed North Korea and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while Trudeau “also …

Canadians, Chinese executive return home in prisoner swap
3 years, 2 months ago

Canadians, Chinese executive return home in prisoner swap

Associated Press  

TORONTO — China, the U.S. and Canada completed a high-stakes prisoner swap with joyous homecomings for two Canadians held by China and for an executive of Chinese global communications giant Huawei Technologies charged with fraud, potentially bringing closure to a 3-year feud that embroiled the three countries. The men were detained in China in Dec. 2018, shortly after Canada arrested …

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou flies back to China after striking deal with US
3 years, 3 months ago

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou flies back to China after striking deal with US

Firstpost  

Two Canadians who were jailed for nearly three years in retaliation to her 2018 arrest have been freed by Beijing Beijing: Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was headed home from Vancouver on Saturday as two Canadians were released from prison in China, bringing a close to a bitter diplomatic row that has poisoned ties for three years. In turn, Beijing called …

Canadians mark 1,000 days since Spavor, Kovrig’s China detention
3 years, 3 months ago

Canadians mark 1,000 days since Spavor, Kovrig’s China detention

Al Jazeera  

Beijing condemns ‘gross interference’ by Canada as US expresses support for two Canadians held in China amid Huawei dispute. Supporters of two Canadian men imprisoned in China marked the pair’s 1,000th day of “unjust” detention on Sunday, as the United States called for their release and Beijing condemned what it called Canada’s “gross interference” in its judicial sovereignty. Michael Kovrig …

Extradition hearings in Canada for Huawei’s Meng come to a close
3 years, 4 months ago

Extradition hearings in Canada for Huawei’s Meng come to a close

Al Jazeera  

Meng was detained on a US request in December 2018, with China arresting two Canadians just days later. Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s fight in a Canadian court against extradition to the United States to face fraud and conspiracy charges has wrapped up after nearly 1,000 days of testimony. Just a few days later China detained two Canadian men – businessman …

China dismisses Canadian protests over cases tied to Huawei
3 years, 4 months ago

China dismisses Canadian protests over cases tied to Huawei

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Thursday dismissed Canada’s protests of harsh sentences handed down by Chinese courts to Canadians whose cases are seen as linked to the arrest in Vancouver of a top executive at Chinese tech giant Huawei. The Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in Canada accused Ottawa of making unwarranted, groundless accusations that “grossly interfered in China’s judicial …

Huawei CFO fights extradition as Beijing raises pressure
3 years, 4 months ago

Huawei CFO fights extradition as Beijing raises pressure

Al Jazeera  

Lawyers for Huawei Technologies Co.’s chief financial officer made a final push for a Canadian court to reject a U.S. extradition request, as Beijing raised pressure on Ottawa with a series of rulings in criminal cases against Canadian nationals. The Canadian government condemned the moves, which the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing called a “blatant attempt to use human beings …

Blinken raises US concerns with China about Xinjiang, Hong Kong
3 years, 6 months ago

Blinken raises US concerns with China about Xinjiang, Hong Kong

Al Jazeera  

‘Genocide and crimes against humanity’, erosion of ‘democratic norms’ cited by Washington in call with Beijing. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a phone call with China’s top diplomat again voiced US concerns about the “ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing” against Muslim Uigurs in China’s far western region of Xinjiang and “the deterioration of democratic norms” under China’s …

2nd Canadian goes on trial in China on spying charges
3 years, 9 months ago

2nd Canadian goes on trial in China on spying charges

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A second Canadian citizen held for more than two years on spying charges in apparent retaliation for Canada’s arrest of a senior executive of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei went on trial in Beijing on Monday. At a daily afternoon news briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said, “The Canadian side made irresponsible remarks on China’s law-based handling …

US sanctions 24 Hong Kong and Chinese officials ahead of Blinken meeting with Beijing
3 years, 9 months ago

US sanctions 24 Hong Kong and Chinese officials ahead of Blinken meeting with Beijing

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Washington has sanctioned 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on the city, ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with top Chinese diplomats in Alaska later this week. Blinken said the new sanctions underscore “our deep concern with the National People’s Congress March 11 decision to unilaterally undermine Hong Kong’s …

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: Court dates set for two Canadians detained in China on espionage charges
3 years, 9 months ago

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: Court dates set for two Canadians detained in China on espionage charges

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Two Canadian citizens charged with espionage in China will go on trial Friday and Monday, more than two years after they were first detained. In a statement Thursday, Canada’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marc Garneau, said the country’s embassy in Beijing “has been notified that court hearings for Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig are scheduled to …

Canada lawyer says Trump comments shouldn't halt extradition
3 years, 9 months ago

Canada lawyer says Trump comments shouldn't halt extradition

The Independent  

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Huawei daughter back in Canada court in US extradition case
3 years, 9 months ago

Huawei daughter back in Canada court in US extradition case

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou the daughter of Huawei’s founder …

Once Upon a Time, Britain, China and Hong Kong Made a Deal. Why are they Now at a Crossroads?
3 years, 10 months ago

Once Upon a Time, Britain, China and Hong Kong Made a Deal. Why are they Now at a Crossroads?

News 18  

Starting Sunday, Hong Kong residents can apply for a special visa which offers them the opportunity to become British citizens. The new visa move comes amid China and Hong Kong’s declaration that they will no longer recognise the British National Overseas passport as a valid travel document from Sunday, Jan. 31. As speculation remains rife over what will happen next, …

China hits out at Australia, US, UK and Canada for 'grossly' interfering with Hong Kong's 'internal affairs'
3 years, 11 months ago

China hits out at Australia, US, UK and Canada for 'grossly' interfering with Hong Kong's 'internal affairs'

ABC  

China has condemned Australia, the US, the UK and Canada for speaking out over the arrest of Hong Kong democracy activists, saying those nations have grossly interfered in internal affairs. Key points: China says countries including Australia should respect China's sovereignty and Hong Kong's legal system 55 people who were recently arrested under the national security law have not been …

US discussing ‘deal’ allowing Huawei’s CFO to return to China
4 years ago

US discussing ‘deal’ allowing Huawei’s CFO to return to China

Al Jazeera  

The US Department of Justice is discussing a deal with Huawei Technologies chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou that would allow her to return home to China from Canada, where she was arrested on a US extradition warrant two years ago, in exchange for admitting wrongdoing, according to the Wall Street Journal and Reuters news agency. The criminal case relates to …

‘Five Eyes’ group slams China crackdown on Hong Kong legislators
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Five Eyes’ group slams China crackdown on Hong Kong legislators

Al Jazeera  

The United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand have accused China of carrying out a “concerted campaign to silence all critical voices” after it imposed new rules disqualifying elected members from Hong Kong’s Legislative Council. Hong Kong expelled four opposition legislators last week after China’s parliament passed a resolution allowing the city’s government to bypass the courts and …

China denounces US sanctions over Hong Kong crackdown
4 years, 1 month ago

China denounces US sanctions over Hong Kong crackdown

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Tuesday denounced new U.S. sanctions against four Chinese officials over a crackdown on political rights in Hong Kong, saying such moves “grossly interfere in China’s internal affairs.” The U.S. State Department said Monday the four would be banned from traveling to the U.S. and would have any assets in the country blocked, calling it a response …

Trudeau says Canada will not be cowed by China on human rights
4 years, 2 months ago

Trudeau says Canada will not be cowed by China on human rights

Al Jazeera  

Canadian prime minister defiant after China’s ambassador to Ottawa, Cong Peiwu, warned against the granting asylum to Hong Kong activists. Canada will continue to defend human rights in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said after a top Chinese diplomat warned Ottawa against welcoming Hong Kong pro-democracy activists. But he added: “We don’t look to escalate.” China’s ambassador to Ottawa, …

Chinese envoy warns Canada against granting asylum to pro-democracy protestors from Hong Kong
4 years, 2 months ago

Chinese envoy warns Canada against granting asylum to pro-democracy protestors from Hong Kong

Firstpost  

Ambassador Cong Peiwu said that if Ottawa cares about the 3,00,000 Canadians in Hong Kong, it should support the government’s ‘efforts to fight violent crimes’ Ottawa: The Chinese ambassador to Canada warned the Trudeau government on Thursday not to grant asylum to Hong Kong residents fleeing a widely criticised national security law imposed by Beijing. Ambassador Cong Peiwu branded pro-democracy …

Trudeau Slams China on Repressive Measures in Hong Kong, Detention of Uighur Muslims
4 years, 2 months ago

Trudeau Slams China on Repressive Measures in Hong Kong, Detention of Uighur Muslims

News 18  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned China on Tuesday that its “coercive diplomacy,” repressive measures in Hong Kong and detention of Uighur Muslims are counterproductive for itself and the rest of the world. “We will remain absolutely committed to working with our allies to ensure that China’s approach of coercive diplomacy, its arbitrary detention of two Canadian citizens alongside other …

Canada’s Trudeau hits China on human rights, ‘coercive diplomacy’
4 years, 2 months ago

Canada’s Trudeau hits China on human rights, ‘coercive diplomacy’

Al Jazeera  

Canadian prime minister took aim at Beijing’s record as he marked the 50th anniversary of Canada’s diplomatic ties with China. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned China that its “coercive diplomacy,” repressive measures in Hong Kong and detention of Uighur Muslims are counterproductive for itself and the rest of the world. “We will remain absolutely committed to working with …

Canadian extradition judge deals Huawei CFO legal blow
4 years, 2 months ago

Canadian extradition judge deals Huawei CFO legal blow

The Independent  

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Hong Kong government slams US decision to suspend treaties
4 years, 4 months ago

Hong Kong government slams US decision to suspend treaties

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The Hong Kong government on Thursday condemned the U.S. decision to suspend extradition and tax exemption treaties with the semi-autonomous Chinese city, saying it was being used as a pawn in geopolitics. The government “strongly objects to and deplores the U.S.’ action, which is widely seen as a move to create troubles in China-U.S. relationship, using Hong …

China announces sanctions against 11 US politicians for interfering in ‘Hong Kong affairs’
4 years, 4 months ago

China announces sanctions against 11 US politicians for interfering in ‘Hong Kong affairs’

Firstpost  

The number of Americans named by Beijing exactly equals the number of Hong Kong and Chinese officials placed on a sanctions list by the US last week Beijing: China on Monday announced unspecified sanctions against 11 US politicians and heads of organisations promoting democratic causes, including Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, who have already been singled out by Beijing. …

China suspends treaty with New Zealand
4 years, 4 months ago

China suspends treaty with New Zealand

The Hindu  

China suspended Hong Kong’s extradition treaty with New Zealand on Monday amid a row with Western nations protesting against a tough new security law that Beijing imposed on the city. New Zealand is the latest to join a string of Western powers — including Canada, Britain, Australia and Germany — that have suspended extradition treaties with Hong Kong since the …

New Zealand Now 4th Country to Suspend Extradition Treaty With HK
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand Now 4th Country to Suspend Extradition Treaty With HK

The Quint  

New Zealand on Tuesday, 28 July, reportedly suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong becoming the fourth country to do so, following the passage of a controversial national security law by China that “punishes secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign or external forces”. After Canada, United Kingdom and Australia, New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said that they …

New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty over Chinese security law
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty over Chinese security law

Deccan Chronicle  

WELLINGTON: New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and made a number of other changes following China’s decision to pass a national security law for the territory, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday. “New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong’s criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China,” Peters said in a statement. …

New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after China passes new security law
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after China passes new security law

Firstpost  

Foreign Minister Winston Peters said New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong’s criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China Wellington: New Zealand announced Tuesday it will follow the lead of its intelligence allies by suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. “New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong’s criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from …

China vows forceful counter-attack in escalating row with Britain over Hong Kong
4 years, 5 months ago

China vows forceful counter-attack in escalating row with Britain over Hong Kong

Live Mint  

LONDON/BEIJING - China threatened a "forceful counter-attack" on Tuesday in response to Britain's announcement that it would suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong following Beijing's introduction of a national security law for the former British colony. On Monday, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told parliament the extradition treaty would be suspended immediately and an arms embargo would be extended …

U.K. suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after China imposes tough national security law
4 years, 5 months ago

U.K. suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after China imposes tough national security law

LA Times  

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, shown in London in March, says he will not be “automatically anti-China.” Britain’s government suspended its extradition treaty and blocked arms sales with Hong Kong on Monday after China imposed a tough new national security law. As tensions grow with Beijing, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he had concerns about the new law and about …

Australia extends visas for Hong Kongers in response to China’s security law
4 years, 5 months ago

Australia extends visas for Hong Kongers in response to China’s security law

Deccan Chronicle  

Canberra: Australia suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents in response to China’s imposition of a tough national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, the prime minister said Thursday. “Our government, together with other governments around the world, have been very consistent in expressing our concerns about the imposition of the national security …

Australia ends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends visas
4 years, 5 months ago

Australia ends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends visas

The Hindu  

Australia suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents in response to China’s imposition of a tough national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday. “Our government, together with other governments around the world, have been very consistent in expressing our concerns about the imposition of the national …

Federal Government to consider tearing up extradition ties with Hong Kong amid Chinese crackdown
4 years, 5 months ago

Federal Government to consider tearing up extradition ties with Hong Kong amid Chinese crackdown

ABC  

The Federal Government may tear up Australia's extradition agreement with Hong Kong as Beijing's crackdown on the city intensifies. Key points: Cabinet will consider whether to provide safe haven for Hong Kong residents Also on the agenda is whether to suspend extradition ties with the city New laws have tightened a crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong The Chinese …

China to restrict visa for some Americans over Hong Kong row
4 years, 5 months ago

China to restrict visa for some Americans over Hong Kong row

The Hindu  

China announced on Monday visa restrictions on U.S. citizens who have “behaved egregiously” over Hong Kong, ahead of the expected approval by Chinese lawmakers of a national security law for the city. “To target the U.S.’s above wrongful actions, China has decided to impose visa restrictions against American individuals who have behaved egregiously on matters concerning Hong Kong,” Mr. Zhao …

China to restrict visas for some US citizens over Hong Kong row
4 years, 5 months ago

China to restrict visas for some US citizens over Hong Kong row

India Today  

China announced Monday visa restrictions on US citizens who have "behaved egregiously" over Hong Kong, ahead of the expected approval by Chinese lawmakers of a controversial national security law for the city. "To target the US's above wrongful actions, China has decided to impose visa restrictions against American individuals who have behaved egregiously on matters concerning Hong Kong," Zhao said. …

Trudeau slams China’s ‘political’ detention of two Canadians
4 years, 6 months ago

Trudeau slams China’s ‘political’ detention of two Canadians

Al Jazeera  

Prime minister says China is prosecuting Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor over Canada’s arrest of top Huawei executive. Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, has slammed China’s “political” detention of two Canadians, accusing Beijing of holding the pair on spying charges in retaliation for his country’s arrest of a top executive from Chinese telecoms company Huawei. At his daily …

China starts prosecuting two Canadians held on spying charges
4 years, 6 months ago

China starts prosecuting two Canadians held on spying charges

Al Jazeera  

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have been held since December 2018 and not allowed to see a lawyer or family. China has started prosecuting on spying charges two Canadians who were detained in December 2018 shortly after Huawei boss Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver following a US extradition request. Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were picked …

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