Huawei executive arrested in Canada

Meng Wanzhou reportedly seized for extradition to the United States

Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Chinese telecom manufacturer Huawei
(Image credit: Source: Supplied)

The chief financial officer and daughter of the founder of Chinese telecom firm Huawei has reportedly been arrested in Canada, at the request of US authorities.

Meng Wanzhou, also known as Sabrina Meng or Cathy Meng, was picked up by Canadian officials on 1 December, according to Canadian Justice Department spokesman Ian McLeod.

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