Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to the Meng Wanzhou incident: Canada played the role of an accomplice to the US
China News Service, Beijing, May 29 (Zhang Su, Li Jingze) "The Chinese side expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this and has made solemn representations to the Canadian side." Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 29th In response to the Meng Wanzhou incident, he said.
On May 27 local time, the British Columbia High Court of Canada ruled on the so-called "dual crime" issue of the Meng Wanzhou incident, arguing that the United States' extradition request against Meng Wanzhou met the "dual crime" principle. A reporter asked what comment China has on this.
"The Chinese side expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this, and has made solemn representations to the Canadian side in this regard." Zhao Lijian replied.
He pointed out that the United States and Canada have abused the bilateral extradition treaty and adopted arbitrary coercive measures against Chinese citizens, which seriously violated the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens. The purpose of the US is to crack down on Chinese high-tech enterprises and Huawei, and Canada has played the role of an accomplice to the US. This is a serious political incident.
Zhao Lijian emphasized that the Chinese government's determination to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its citizens and enterprises is unwavering. China once again urges Canada to take China ’s solemn position and concerns seriously and immediately release Ms. Meng Wanzhou and let her return to China safely, not to go further and further on the wrong path. (Finish)