anymore. In the past, the west poked at China with invitation to dalai lama, or criticism of Chinese human right, or "freedom of navigation". But today, they targeted Chinese VIPs and scientists, and Chinese businesses. A protest won't be enough, an action that inflicted equal pain is a must. Give an inch, and they will ask for a mile.

More importantly it works, there is growing voices in Canada that want Canada to release Madam Meng. Whether this will make Canada releasing Madam Meng, is still questionable. But at least the pressure is working. If China was being quietly waiting, then by now Madam Meng is probably in US custody already.