Huawei CFO's Arrest Thrusts Chinese Tech Champion Into Trade War

The transcript discusses the arrest of Huawei's CFO in Vancouver, Canada, which has caused significant outrage in China. The arrest is linked to potential violations of US sanctions against Iran, and there is a request for her extradition to the US. The US Justice Department had begun investigating Huawei for these violations. China's reaction has been one of strong disapproval, viewing the arrest as a breach of international standards. This incident complicates the ongoing US-China trade negotiations, which had recently seen a 90-day truce agreed upon at the G20 summit.

What was the status of the US Justice Department's investigation prior to the arrest?

How might the arrest of the Huawei CFO affect US-China trade negotiations?