Accused of sanctions busting and forced to abide by a curfew and wear an ankle bracelet as she awaits possible extradition to the United States, China’s “Princess of Huawei” could be said to have fallen spectacularly from grace.
But Meng Wanzhou, heiress to her billionaire father’s global tech conglomerate, is managing to surround herself with a few home comforts.
Huawei’s chief financial officer was arrested on December 1 on a US warrant for alleged sanctions-breaking dealings with Iran, while changing planes in Vancouver.
She faces more than 30 years in jail if convicted, but was freed on Can$10 million bail Tuesday night pending the outcome of an extradition hearing, which could take months, or even years, if appeals are made in the case.
The following morning, Meng was spotted by AFP answering the front door of her Vancouver house to three visitors bringing flowers who arrived in a sedan with diplomatic plates.
Outside, a handful of local residents walked their dogs past a…
