China on Monday defended the reputation of telecom giant Huawei after its executive was arrested in Poland on charges of spying. The executive was later fired by Huawei and the company said that the incident had harmed its reputation.
“This case is an individual case. We hope the Polish side can arrange any consular visit regarding this case in accordance with law and regulation and ensure the legitimate rights and interest of the person involved”, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters.
Wang Weijing was the Sales Director for Huawei in Poland and had allegedly worked at the Chinese consulate in the Polish city of Gdansk.