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.’
TL;DR
- 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.