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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 →