Vancouver, British Columbia (CNN Business) Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer, arrived in a packed courthouse in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday morning for a hearing that could determine whether she is extradited from Canada to stand trial in the United States on charges of bank fraud and sanctions violations.

The hearing comes just over a year after Meng's arrest in Vancouver on behalf of the United States, a highly politicized move that could have significant implications for Meng and Huawei, as well as for relations between Canada, China and the United States. In addition to her executive role, Meng is also the daughter of Huawei's CEO, Ren Zhengfei

Following Meng's arrest, two Canadians were detained in China, in what was largely seen as retaliation. China said at the time there was no comparison between the two cases.

Even before Meng's arrival Monday morning, a group of media and demonstrators had gathered outside the courthouse. Protestors held signs that read: "Free Ms. Meng. Bring Michael home. Trump stop bullying us. Equal Justice," referring to the Canadians arrested in China.

Meng has been under house arrest in Vancouver while awaiting the extradition trial . She arrived Monday wearing a pair of black Manolo Blahnik Hangisi pumps that showed off her ankle monitor. She waved to the waiting media.

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