The US State Department has barred a Fiji-based man from entering the United States, alleging his involvement in corruption related to advancing Chinese interests in Fiji. According to the department, the individual engaged in bribery of Fijian citizens. This action is taken under Section 212(a)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which addresses individuals involved in corruption. The State Department did not publicly name the individual. This move signals US concern over China's influence in the Pacific Island nation of Fiji and potential corrupt practices used to further those interests. Officials suggest this is part of a broader effort to combat transnational corruption and hold individuals accountable for undermining democratic values in Fiji and elsewhere.