Justice

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Harsh sentences for Canadians cause tension
Three Canadians have been caught up in the geopolitical maelstrom surrounding the possible extradition of Vancouver-based Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou to the US. They are currently held in custody in China. Two tough sentences were handed down this week. Relations between Canada and China are at an all-time low – as the verdict of Meng's extradition trial draws near. continue reading →
Controversial death sentence against Canadian upheld
Against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions between China and Canada, several sentences are being handed down these days to Canadians imprisoned in the People’s Republic. The court of appeal in the northeastern Chinese province of Liaoning announced on Tuesday that the death sentence for Canadian citizen Robert Lloyd Schellenberg made in January 2019 would be […] continue reading →
Hong Kong pop star arrested
Popular Hong Kong singer Anthony Wong is facing backlash for a performance at an election rally three years ago. The artist was arrested by China’s anti-corruption authority on Monday for performing at an event hosted by pro-democracy candidate Au Nok Hin in 2018. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) called it a “corrupt conduct and […] continue reading →
Entrepreneur Sun Dawu sentenced to long imprisonment
Influential agricultural entrepreneur and billionaire Sun Dawu has been sentenced to a long prison term. On Wednesday, a court in Gaobeidian found the 67-year-old guilty of charges including “gathering people to attack state organs” as well as “obstructing public affairs” and “sedition” and sentenced Dawu to 18 years in prison, as news agency AP reported. […] continue reading →
Security Act: guilty verdict in first Hong Kong trial
For the first time, a Hong Kong court has found a defendant guilty under the National Security Act. The 24-year-old accused had crashed a motorcycle into a group of police officers a little over a year ago, injuring three people. Because a flag with the inscription “Liberate Hong Kong; revolution of our times” was mounted […] continue reading →