What have we as global citizens learnt from the decision that the US made to release Meng Wanzhou the Huawei heiress without due process?
1. China’s tactics worked. If they had not taken the two Canadians hostage, the US would never had released Meng even after 3 years. Example Guantanamo. 2. China lied when asserting that the two situations were unconnected - the Huawei heiress and the two Canadian Michaels. As soon as one was let go, the two were released without delay. China didn’t even bother to cover the reciprocity. Definitely tit for tat. 3. China will surely try this tactic again. It is reported that it has a list of 100 westerners in the country who will be used in a similar situation. 4. Whether or not it succeeds, other rogue nations are going to try the China trick themselves. 5. US law is only as enforceable as those in power want it. That’s not the way laws should work. Meng clearly violated US law. So much for democratic separation between Judiciary and Executive. 6. In more provocative circumstances, you can expect the practice of renditions again from both countries - where targeted individuals are kidnapped in other countries. 7. Non Chinese lose more than the Chinese. Meng Wanzhou was treated fairly and decently in Canada. The Canadian Michaels were subjected to restrictive and rough tactics including third degree and denial of diplomatic assistance. Roland. Toronto.
