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There is also growing concern that “relations with China will go cold and people who want to do business with China will face a lot of difficulty.”

This concern extends to Chinese-Canadian politicians, said Chan. “If they stand with Canada, they may face criticism from the Chinese community. If they stand with China, they may face criticism from the native-Canadian community.”

Chinese community members Chan has spoken with believe a diplomatic solution is preferable. “Callers are saying this is a political issue, not a criminal issue and this should be solved by the leaders of the three countries,” said Chan, whose radio show is on daily on 1320AM from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.

The bail hearing proceedings at B.C. Supreme Court have attracted supporters of the Huawei executive, and those who say the community should be alarmed at the U.S. allegations against the company.

Hongmei Li stood outside court holding a sign that read, “I can guarantee Ms. Meng.” The sign also included Li’s personal phone number.

Photo by DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS

Through a translator, Li said she believes Huawei is a “great company” and she attended court to help Meng.

She said she included her phone number on the sign because she doesn’t know how to contact Meng personally, and she wanted the family to know how they could contact her if they need her help.

Ada Yu was also at court to support Meng.

“We do respect the law but the law is just a law. People make laws, and the law is dead, but people is live. Everything depends on how you integrate the law,” Yu said.

She has attended court every time Meng has appeared.

“I don’t think that Ms. Meng’s human rights is respected here. She’s a mom of four children and she is a citizen of China. I don’t think she should be put into prison. Her children really miss her. I think something is really wrong here.”

Sunny Chan’s radio show is on daily on 1320AM from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.

dryan@postmedia.com