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The United States has accused a Chinese official based in Fiji of paying bribes to secure business benefits for Beijing

Updated 2026-10-09 · told from many outlets at once

Zhao Fugang, a Chinese national, is barred from entering the United States. The U.S. embassy in Suva said his actions exposed Fiji to foreign influence. The State Department designated him for significant corruption.

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Outlets: Asia Pacific Report, Free Malaysia Today, Hong Kong Free Press HKFP, OCCRP, RNZ Pacific, Taipei Times

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