I'd like to think so, but how would the PRC's "giving up" one of their mil/dip personnel be in any way "positive" for their side? I'm also unclear as to how int'l or domestic law operate concerning harboring of wanted fugitives on consular premises? Please correct me if I'm misinformed, but it would seem that *any* government would resist that kind of cooperation with local law enforcement, at least under the guise of "protecting" their own citizens on foreign soil, regardless of pending legal action. Would the US "surrender" one of their nationals in the PRC if the situation were reversed? Once the person is in local custody, or if they never managed to make it into the consular safe haven in the first place, it's a whole different ball game of course. Is the case of Kovring and Spavor of any illustrative value? (Sorry for the wordy reply !)