Fiji Removes Chinese Police Officers Over Legal Concerns, But Cooperation to Continue
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Fiji's PM has removed Chinese police officers that were embedded in Fiji's police force due to legal and investigative method concerns.
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Fiji will maintain its police cooperation agreement with China for now, but it will be kept under constant review.
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Fiji's PM wants to balance drawing Chinese investment while being wary of growing Chinese influence undermining democratic norms.
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Allegations made against prominent Fiji-based Chinese businessman Zhao Fugang are already under investigation in Fiji.
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If Australia has evidence against Fijian citizen Zhao Fugang, they must go through proper international protocols to progress the matter.