Chinese embassy demands release of Huawei CFO arrested in Canada

Huawei has issued a statement denying any wrongdoing. The embassy also weighing in.

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Canada said that it resolutely opposes Meng's arrest and demands her immediate release

• "The Canadian police, at the request of the United States, arrested a Chinese citizen who had not violated any U.S. or Canadian law," the embassy said in a short statement on its website."China has already made solemn representations to the United States and Canada, demanding they immediately correct their wrong behavior and restore Ms Meng Wanzhou's freedom."

Reuters

Earlier:

• Canada has arrested Huawei's global chief financial officer
• Canada arrests Huawei's chief financial officer for extradition to US