China demanded the release of the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies, warning Canada there will be “severe consequences” if Wanzhou Meng is not released, according to reports.
The arrest in early December came at the behest of the United States, which is investigating whether the consumer electronics and telecommunications company violated sanctions against Iran. U.S. officials sought her extradition.
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