US designates Zhao Fugang over alleged corruption
The U.S. State Department has designated Zhao Fugang, a director of an Overseas Chinese Service Center in Fiji, for alleged corruption and bribery. The designation prohibits Fugang and his family from entering the United States due to his alleged efforts to advance Chinese government interests.
Why it matters
This action highlights ongoing U.S. efforts to counter Chinese influence operations and corruption in the Pacific region.
The U.S. State Department has publicly designated Zhao Fugang, Director of the Overseas Chinese Service Center in Fiji, for his alleged involvement in significant corruption on behalf of China-based actors.The Department says this action renders Fugang and his immediate family members generally ineligible for entry into the United States.It says Fugang allegedly abused his public position by paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance the interests of China-based government, business and criminal actors.The Department adds that his alleged actions constituted significant corruption…
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