Senator warns China might not free Spavor and Kovrig in Meng deal if Canada not part of effort

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Woo says Ottawa has no leverage on jailed Canadians if it is not seen actively trying to resolve extradition case against Huawei executive

Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei, leaves her home to attend her extradition hearing at B.C. Supreme Court, in Vancouver, on March 31, 2021.An expert in Canada-Asian relations is warning a future U.S. deal to set free Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou may not lead to the immediate release of two Canadians locked up in China – particularly if Ottawa is not seen as having played a significant role in her release.

Mr. Woo has previously played a role in back-channel diplomacy between Canada and China and says he wants to do what he can do help bring about the release of Mr. Kovrig and Mr. Spavor. “I am plugged into the discussions around these issues.” “For the simple reason that if the political resolution is a bilateral one between the U.S. and China, that will effectively take Canada out of the equation and reduce our degrees of freedom to encourage the release of our two compatriots.”

“If we say that we are relying on the normal process of legal discussion to solve the Meng issue, why would the Chinese then subvert their legal process … to free the Michaels?” “I am not saying we have to agree with the Chinese justice system but it would be extremely difficult for the Chinese to suddenly spring free Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig if we essentially say that ... your system is totally illegitimate.”

The American charge for which she was arrested in Canada is fraud – lying to a bank – which is a crime in both this country and the United States.

 

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Well then, don't let her out. If the US drops the warrant, I am sure Canada could have its own charges.

The only reason they’re being held is because of Meng being held here.

They have zero incentive to. They've already sold them as spies to their own people.

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