Judge Rules Extradition Trial For Huawei CFO Can Continue

Judge Rules Extradition Trial For Huawei CFO Can Continue

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Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's CFO, was arrested in Canada at the US's request for bank fraud and violating US sanctions against Iran. A Canadian judge ruled that the case meets the standard for double criminality, meaning the US charges are also crimes in Canada. The ruling does not determine Meng's guilt but allows for extradition proceedings. Huawei expressed disappointment but remains hopeful for Meng's innocence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Huawei's CFO, Meng Wanzhou, arrested by Canadian authorities?

For insider trading

For money laundering

For violating US sanctions against Iran

For tax evasion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'double criminality' refer to in Meng Wanzhou's case?

A crime that involves two people

A crime that is punishable by double the usual sentence

A crime that is recognized in two different countries

A crime that is committed twice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the judge's ruling on Wednesday determine?

The extradition of Meng Wanzhou

The final verdict of the case

Whether Meng's actions could be crimes in Canada

Meng Wanzhou's guilt under US law

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Huawei's stance on the court's ruling?

They are disappointed but hopeful for Meng's innocence

They are satisfied with the ruling

They have no comment

They agree with the ruling

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step in Meng Wanzhou's legal process according to Canada's Justice Department?

A trial in the US

An appeal against the ruling

An extradition hearing later this year

A settlement negotiation