'In this geopolitical new normal, where a more assertive China ignores international norms ... Canada needs to bulk up its foreign policy muscle to avoid being outmaneuvered on the international diplomatic podium,' writes Michael Bociurkiw for CNNOpinion
Michael Bociurkiw is a global affairs analyst, author of the book Digital Pandemic and co-host of the podcast"Global Impact." He is a regular contributor to CNN Opinion. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion at CNN.
In what Canadian officials have described as"arbitrary" decisions, Chinese courts this week have handed down a harsh sentence to Michael Spavor, accused of espionage, and upheld a death sentence for Robert Schellenberg, convicted of drug smuggling in the Asian country in 2018. The decisions come as the extradition trial of the Chinese tech giant Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou is entering its final stages in a Vancouver courtroom.
Michael BociurkiwMeng is wanted by the United States on multiple serious charges, including bank fraud and violating US sanctions against Iran by selling telecom equipment. She was arrested in late 2018. Meng and Huawei have denied the allegations.
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