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HUAWEI CONFIDENT IN CFO’S INNOCENCE
    2019-05-10  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

Han Ximin


ximhan@126.com


HUAWEI said in a statement Wednesday that it has always been confident in the innocence of its chief financial officer (CFO) Meng Wanzhou and maintained that her U.S.-ordered arrest was an unlawful abuse of process.


“The arrest is guided by political considerations and tactics, not by the rule of law,” said Benjamin Howes, vice president of Canadian media affairs at Huawei, in a statement after Meng attended a court hearing over her extradition to the U.S. held in Vancouver on Wednesday.


“The criminal case against Meng is based on allegations that are simply not true. To the contrary, it was made clear in court today that business activities by Meng were conducted openly and transparently with full knowledge of banking officials,” Howes said outside the British Columbia Supreme Court.


The lawyers noted in court that there is no evidence to prove that Meng committed acts of deceit, dishonesty, or other fraudulent means, according to the statement. The actions against Meng led to serious and repeated violations of her rights, the statement said. Her luggage was searched, her cellphone and other electronic devices were seized, and she was compelled to reveal her passwords.


It was revealed that the arrest of Meng violated a core principle of the Canada-U.S. extradition treaty and Canada’s extradition law, because the allegation she faces is not a crime in Canada, the statement said.


“Political factors at play during the extradition process may lead to a serious violation of justice. Meng’s legitimate rights may also be harmed. Meng intends to apply to this court for a stay of the extradition proceedings,” Howes said.


Canadians value the rule of law, and law-enforcement officials are expected to follow the rules at all times, in all cases and for all people -- citizens and visitors alike, according to the statement.


“We have trust in the Canadian judicial process -- and we look forward to seeing Meng’s freedom restored,” Howes added.


Meng appeared to be in good spirits entering the court, smiling and chatting with the court appointed translator prior to the start of the hearing, according to reports.


At the end of Wednesday’s proceedings, B.C. Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes ruled that the application for additional disclosure will begin on Sept. 23 and last for eight non-consecutive days, ending on Oct. 4.


Meng was arrested Dec. 1, 2018, at Vancouver’s airport at the request of the United States, which is seeking her extradition on charges of fraud.


(Related story on P5)

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