BRIEF-Huawei CFO Meng's Lawyer: Meng Should Not Be A 'Pawn Or A Hostage' In Relationship Between U.S. And China

Reid Weingarten, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd CFO Meng Wanzhou's lawyer, said in a statement to Reuters:

* MENG SHOULD NOT BE A 'PAWN OR A HOSTAGE' IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN U.S. AND CHINA

* MENG HAS NEVER PLOTTED TO VIOLATE ANY U.S. LAW, INCLUDING THE IRANIAN SANCTIONS Further company coverage: (Reporting By Beijing Monitoring Desk)