China overturns Robert Schellenberg's death sentence

China's top court has overturned the death sentence for Canadian Robert Schellenberg, a Canadian official told CBC News; the source spoke anonymously and the New York Times first reported the news.

China's top court has overturned the death sentence for Robert Schellenberg, a Canadian who was convicted in a drug-related case. A Canadian official spoke to CBC News about the decision but asked to remain anonymous. The New York Times first reported the development. The case has been discussed in the context of earlier tensions between Canada and China. Known details: - A Canadian official told CBC News that China's top court overturned Schellenberg's death sentence. - The source requested anonymity and The New York Times was the first to report the news. - Global Affairs Canada said it is aware of a decision and noted that Canada has advocated for clemency for Canadians sentenced to the death penalty. - The 2019 retrial that resulted in a death sentence occurred after the 2018 arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, and the broader episode included the earlier detentions and later release of two Canadians, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Summary: The announcement removes the death sentence from Schellenberg's case as reported by a Canadian official. Undetermined at this time.