US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to China

The US State Department has imposed restrictions on a man based in Fiji, accusing him of corruption linked to promoting Chinese interests.

According to the department, the man paid bribes to Fijian citizens. The payments were allegedly intended to advance China's interests in the country.

The information available does not name the man, specify exactly what restrictions he faces, or describe who received the bribes and in what amounts. Because the source text does not provide these details, they are not included here.