China Overturns Death Sentence for Canadian Robert Schellenberg Amidst Trade Deals
China’s Supreme People’s Court has overturned the death sentence for Canadian Robert Schellenberg, who was convicted of drug smuggling. This decision comes after Schellenberg was initially sentenced to 15 years in prison, then retried and sentenced to death in 2019. While Schellenberg maintains his innocence, his case has been a point of contention in Canada-China relations, particularly following the detention of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Canada has consistently advocated for clemency for its citizens facing the death penalty abroad.
John Q. Hosedrinker