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flag China overturned Robert Schellenberg’s death sentence, ordering a new trial on Feb. 6, 2026, amid diplomatic efforts.

flag China’s Supreme People’s Court has overturned the death sentence for Canadian Robert Schellenberg, ordering a new trial, according to Canadian officials. flag The decision, announced on February 6, 2026, follows years of diplomatic tensions between Canada and China, including the 2018 arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou and the subsequent detention of two Canadians. flag Schellenberg, a British Columbia native, was initially sentenced to 15 years in 2018, then given a death sentence in 2019 after a retrial. flag The reversal comes amid renewed diplomatic engagement, including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s January visit to Beijing and a trade agreement aimed at easing tensions. flag Canada confirmed awareness of the ruling and reiterated its commitment to consular support and advocacy for clemency, though it did not confirm if diplomacy influenced the decision. flag The case remains under review.

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