Really the unusual circumstance here is that China expects Canada to make exceptions to normal behaviour. To not arrest Meng Wanzhou when requested to do so by the U.S. , or to release her without going through extradition hearings, would have been bizarre behaviour on our part. That China arrested a Canadian ex-diplomat as retaliation is regrettable for that individual but can only be seen as lawless and petulant and should not affect Canada’s actions in this matter. It should be noted that Canadian ex-diplomat will not be as comfortable during his incarceration as Meng Wanzhou will be. We don’t need to be on good terms China or Saudi Arabia or any of the world’s other bad actors. Here is a little piece from CBC radio about what may happen to Michael Kovrig while in detention in China, if you’re interested: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/edmonton-am/segment/15648304
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