Toward extradition of fugitives

As Sino-Canadian cooperation is expected to expand after Premier Li Keqiang's recent visit to Canada, many Chinese now wonder how long Michael Ching, one of China's most-wanted fugitives, will be allowed to stay in the North American country. Ching, known in China as Cheng Muyang, is among the dozens of major Chinese fugitives living in Canada.

The Chinese authorities issued a "Red Notice" at the end of 2014 to hunt down major corrupt officials who have fled abroad. But the campaign has encountered difficulties in some countries because of their different judicial systems and the absence of bilateral extradition treaties.

Li's visit was the first by a Chinese premier to Canada in 13 years, and came within a month of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to China, heralding stronger bilateral relations. The near future could see the two sides also engaging in judicial cooperation.