Meng Wanzhou case a serious political incident: FM spokesperson

(ECNS)--A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that the Meng Wanzhou case has all along been a serious political incident, noting no foreign country or individual will get their way if they attempt to seek selfish gains by undermining Chinese companies' legitimate rights and interests.

The remarks of FM spokesperson Zhao Lijian ran as follows.

CNR: The Untold Story of the Meng Wanzhou Case, a CGTN exclusive, has caught wide attention for telling the reason behind Meng Wanzhou's detention. It reports that in 2013, Meng Wanzhou met with HSBC's senior management and made a PowerPoint presentation. The presentation was acquired by the HSBC and later became the "key evidence" in a U.S. case against her on fraud charges. However, HSBC said it didn't prompt the U.S. investigation of Huawei. According to HSBC, when responding to the U.S. Department of Justice's demand, it only provided factual information. It claims that it has not "fabricated evidence" or "concealed facts", nor will it distort facts or harm any customers for its own benefit. What is China's comment on this?

Zhao Lijian: China's position on the Meng Wanzhou case is consistent and clear. This has all along been a serious political incident that exposes U.S. political intention to suppress Chinese hi-tech companies and Huawei, and Canada has been acting as an accomplice.

I must stress that the Chinese government is determined to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese nationals and companies. No foreign country or individual will get their way if they attempt to seek selfish gains by undermining the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.