China’s ambassador to Canada has accused the country of double standards, commenting on the detention of a Chinese citizen, Meng Wanzhou, the Chief Financial Officer of Huawei, who was accused of violating the US sanctions on Iran.

Axar.az reports citing foreign media.

China's Ambassador to Canada Lu Shaye has published an article in the Hill Times, the text of which was posted on the official website of the embassy.

The diplomat recalled that in early December, Huawei's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver, BC at the request of American authorities. Later, two Canadian citizens were detained in China — former Canadian embassy employee Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Speyvor. Beijing suspected them of involvement in actions that threatened national security.