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The Huawei tech executive that Canada recently released after being detained for three years has returned home. It also ends tensions between China and the West.

Meng Wanzhou flew to Shenzhen on Saturday evening, just hours after two Canadians freed by China returned to their country.

In 2018, China accused Michael Sparov and Michael Kovrig of espionage, but denied their detention was in retaliation for Meng’s detention.

This prisoner exchange also ended the diplomatic tensions that had plagued Beijing with the West.

Spavor and Kovrig landed in Calgary, Canada, around 6 a.m. local time and were greeted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Hours later, Meng landed in Shenzhen, China, and was greeted with applause from those gathered at the airport.

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“I’m finally home!” Meng said, as quoted by World Timea Chinese tabloid owned by the ruling Communist Party.

“Where there is a Chinese flag, there is trust,” Meng added. “If faith had a color, it would be the red of China.”

Meng was arrested on U.S. charges but was later released after a deal was reached between Canadian and U.S. prosecutors.

EPA Meng Wanzhou (center) leaves Canadian court acquitted.

Meng Wanzhou has been under house arrest at her multi-million dollar Vancouver residence for almost three years.

“My life was turned upside down. Those moments were really disturbing for me,” Meng told reporters after being released by Canada.

“Everything has a positive side. I will not forget all the prayers I received from people around the world,” he continued.

Shortly after, he boarded an Air China plane bound for the city of Shenzhen, as reported. AFP.

Hours later, two Canadian citizens named Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were released by the Chinese government and immediately headed to Canada.

Reuters Meng Wanzhou reportedly boarded an Air China plane bound for Shenzhen.

What agreement was reached between the United States and China?

The conditions of Meng Wanzhou’s release were reportedly fiercely negotiated between American and Chinese diplomats.

The deal was ultimately reached on the condition that Meng formally deny some of the main allegations made by the United States and admit to others. Meng, for example, admitted to intentionally making false statements to HSBC.

The United States accused Meng of misleading HSBC bank about Huawei’s intention to establish a relationship with a company called Skycom, putting the bank at risk of violating U.S. sanctions on Iran.

The Justice Department said Meng “took responsibility for a leading role in creating a scheme to defraud a global financial institution.”

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With the acquittal agreement, the U.S. Department of Justice has suspended proceedings against Meng until December 2022. If she meets the conditions set by the court, the case will be dropped.

After the deal was reached, prosecutors told the court they were abandoning efforts to extradite Meng to the United States and that the court should release her.

In court, the judge later acquitted Meng.

AFP/Huawei Ren Zhengfei is China’s richest businessman.

Who is Meng Wanzhou?

Meng Wanzhou is the princess Chinese billionaire Ren Zhengfei. Ren served in the Chinese army for nine years until 1983. He was also a member of the Chinese Communist Party.

In 1987, Ren founded Huawei. Today, the company is the world’s largest manufacturer of telecommunications equipment.

Recently, Huawei was accused of conspiring with the Chinese government so that Chinese authorities could use Huawei equipment for espionage. Huawei has denied this accusation.

In 2019, the United States implemented a number of sanctions against Huawei and placed the company on a blacklist, resulting in Huawei being denied various key technologies.

Britain, Sweden, Australia and Japan have also banned Huawei, while other countries like France and India have implemented measures that make it difficult for the company to operate.

AFP Michael Kovrig (right) and Michael Spavor have been detained since 2018

What happened to the two Canadians?

Two Canadians, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, released by the Chinese government, have repeatedly emphasized their innocence.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the two men had endured an “extraordinarily difficult experience.”

“Good news for all of us as they return home to meet their families. Over the past 1,000 days, they have demonstrated strength, courage, resilience and elegance.”

Kovrig is a former diplomat employed by the International Crisis Group, a Brussels-based think tank.

Spavor is one of the founders of an organization that facilitates international trade and cultural relations with North Korea.

In August, a Chinese court sentenced Spavor to 11 years in prison for espionage. Kovrig’s case has not yet been decided.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States was “pleased” with China’s actions. He added that both men had been tormented by “the denial of arbitration for more than two and a half years.”

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