NEW: Chinese court sentences Canadian Michael Spavor to 11 years on spying charges; verdict is latest indication of how Beijing is stepping up pressure on Canada ahead of a court ruling on whether to hand over a Huawei exec to face U.S. criminal charges.
Spavor and another Canadian were detained in China in what critics labeled “hostage politics” after the executive’s 2018 arrest in connection with possible violations of trade sanctions on Iran.
On Tuesday, another Chinese court rejected the appeal of a third Canadian whose prison term in a drug case was abruptly increased to death following the executive’s arrest. Canadian Ambassador Dominic Barton was present at the hearing in the city of Dandong, about 210 miles east of Beijing on the North Korean border. No word has been given about a trial date for former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was also detained in December 2018 and charged with spying.
Meng, the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Ltd. and daughter of the company’s founder, was arrested Dec. 1, 2018, in Vancouver on U.S. charges of lying to the Hong Kong arm of the British bank HSBC about possible dealings with Iran in violation of trade sanctions. China’s government has denounced the arrest as part of U.S. efforts to hamper its technology development and demanded Meng’s immediate release.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Chinese Court Sentences Canadian Michael Spavor to 11 Years in Prison for EspionageA Chinese court sentenced Canadian Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison for espionage, in a case at the center of a standoff with both Canada and the U.S.
Consulte Mais informação »
‘Worth’ Trailer: First Look At 9/11 Victims Fund Drama Starring Michael KeatonOn Monday, Netflix unveiled the first official trailer for Worth, a drama starring Michael Keaton which will make its debut in select markets on Friday, September 3. The film from director Sara Col…
Consulte Mais informação »
‘Paralyzed bride’ renews vows with husband, shares update 11 years after accidentRachelle Friedman Chapman, who was paralyzed in an accident at her bachelorette party in 2010, renewed her wedding vows to defy stereotypes.
Consulte Mais informação »
Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson to Host Star-Studded Comedy Event for 9/11 AnniversaryAll proceeds from the event, which will include performances by Amy Schumer, Dave Chappelle and John Mulaney, will benefit 9/11 charities.
Consulte Mais informação »
Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson Organize All-Star Comedy Event to Benefit 9/11 CharitiesJon Stewart and Pete Davidson have teamed up to organize “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration,” an event next month meant to both mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept…
Consulte Mais informação »
Jon Stewart And Pete Davidson Set Live Comedy Special In NYC Benefitting 9/11 CharitiesJon Stewart and Pete Davidson are teaming up for a night of comedy in New York City benefitting various 9/11 charities. The event NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration will bring to…
Consulte Mais informação »