Jakarta –

One of Huawei’s bosses, Meng Wanzhou, was finally released by the Canadian government. Previously, Meng was arrested at the request of the United States government, which accused her of providing incorrect information about plans by Huawei and Iranian operators in 2010.

Cited by the BBC, Meng’s detention inflamed the Chinese government and led to strained relations between the two countries. But now he is released.

“Finally, I am home,” he said upon arrival at Shenzhen Airport, quoted Monday (9/27/2021).

Meng is under house arrest in Vancouver. He said it was the hardest time he had ever experienced.

“I will never forget the support and prayers offered for me,” he explained.

The process of Meng’s release had already been negotiated by the two countries. However, after difficult discussions, Meng was finally able to return to China.

The US Department of Justice has deferred charges against Meng until December 2022. If Meng meets the conditions set, this case will be dropped.

Meng is the daughter of Chinese conglomerate Ren Zhengfei, boss of Huawei. Meng’s father had served in the Chinese army for 9 years until 1983. Ren was also a member of the Chinese Communist Party.

In 1987, Ren founded Huawei, which is now the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer.

Huawei has previously been accused of conspiring with the Chinese government and using it as an espionage tool to spy on an area.

In 2019, the United States blacklisted Huawei. Then come England, Sweden, Australia and Japan.

Meng’s release is believed to be due to an exchange with two Canadians detained in China. Namely Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig.

Kovrig is a former diplomat who works at a Brussels-based think tank. Spavor later was one of the founders of an international trade and cultural organization with North Korea.

In August, a Chinese court sentenced Spavor to 11 years in prison for espionage. Meanwhile, Kovrig’s case has yet to reach a verdict.

(kil/zlf)