China calls for release of Huawei CFO after arrest in Canada

China called for the immediate release of Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co, on Thursday after Canadian authorities arrested her at the request of the United States.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said China has made solemn representations to Canada and the United States, demanding they clarify the reason for the arrest and immediately release Meng in order to effectively protect her rights and interests.

The remarks came after Canadian police, at the request of the US, reportedly arrested Meng in Vancouver on Saturday. Meng, who is also deputy chairwoman of Huawei and the daughter of its founder, faces extradition to the US.