Vancouver, Canada Saturday Dec 1, 2018 Huawei
Arresting Huawei vice-chairwoman and CFO "Meng Wanzhou"
Vancouver, Canada Saturday Dec 1, 2018 On 1 December 2018, Huawei vice-chairwoman and CFO Meng Wanzhou, daughter of company founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Canada at the request of U.S. authorities. She faced extradition to the United States on charges of violating sanctions against Iran.
U.S. Saturday Dec 1, 2018 China Sunday Dec 2, 2018 Hong Kong independence
Chu was told that his candidacy was invalid
China Sunday Dec 2, 2018 On 2 December, Chu was told that his candidacy was invalid, making him the tenth candidate barred from running in the election for his political belief and the first banned from running in the village-level election.
San Mateo, California, U.S. Monday Dec 3, 2018 PlayStation
The PlayStation Classic
San Mateo, California, U.S. Monday Dec 3, 2018 The PlayStation Classic is a miniature version of the original 1994 Model SCPH-1001 PlayStation console, that comes preloaded with 20 games, and two original style controllers. It was set to be launched in the 24th anniversary of the console on December 3, 2018.
United Kingdom Monday Dec 10, 2018 Brexit
Prime Minister postponed the vote in the House of Commons on her Brexit deal
United Kingdom Monday Dec 10, 2018 On 10 December 2018, the Prime Minister postponed the vote in the House of Commons on her Brexit deal. The announcement came minutes after the Prime Minister's Office confirmed the vote would be going ahead.
Vancouver, Canada Tuesday Dec 11, 2018 Huawei
Releasing Meng
Vancouver, Canada Tuesday Dec 11, 2018 The warrant was based on allegations of a conspiracy to defraud banks which were clearing money that was claimed to be for Huawei, but was actually for Skycom, an entity claimed to be entirely controlled by Huawei, which was said to be dealing in Iran, contrary to sanctions. None of the allegations have been proven in court. On 11 December 2018, Meng was released on bail.
New Jersey, U.S. Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
