Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs François-Philippe Champagne has rejected that, saying after the most recent court ruling against Meng, "The Canadian judiciary operates independently. China maintains the charges against Meng are politically motivated. It also says Huawei's equipment represents a security risk to the West and is urging other nations not to purchase Huawei's 5G technology.īy arresting Meng, Canada finds itself in the midst of a titanic conflict between the world's two largest economies and global rivals. says Huawei is guilty of corporate espionage and stealing technology from U.S. and China spar over Huawei's efforts to be the world's dominant provider of 5G telecommunications equipment. Christine Lee (center, right) is seen with then-Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. The Meng, Kovrig and Spavor prosecutions are taking place as the U.S. British Intelligence Shines Light on Chinese Spy Hiding in Plain Sight. if her actions were not criminal under Canadian law. Meng's attorneys had argued that Canada could not extradite her to the U.S. charges against Meng could also constitute crimes in Canada. Espionage introduces the ability to infiltrate the cities of other empires, and in doing so it is possible to see more detailed information about the city that is infiltrated, as well as providing a way to sabotage and steal from the empire controlling the city. In a major setback for Meng's fight to avoid extradition, a Canadian judge last month ruled that the U.S. Espionage is a game mechanic introduced by the Shadows expansion, along with pillaging and the Forgotten faction.