US Sanctions Chinese Businessman in Fiji Over Alleged Bribes for Beijing
The U.S. embassy said the man's actions left Fiji ‘vulnerable to malign foreign influence facilitated by Chinese government, business, and criminal actors.’
The United States has sanctioned Zhao Fugang, a Chinese-born businessman in Fiji, for alleged involvement in significant corruption. He is accused of bribing Fijian officials to advance the interests of China-based actors. This designation bars Zhao and his family from entering the U.S.
- The U.S. has sanctioned Zhao Fugang, a prominent Chinese-born businessman in Fiji.
- He is accused of bribing local officials to advance China-based interests.
- Zhao’s actions are described as significant corruption that adversely affected U.S. interests.
- The designation prohibits Zhao and his immediate family from entering the United States.
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