ACP, China
From the Gulf to China, the Cheung-Leong family central to Vanuatu's diplomatic ambitions

Aerial view of Dubai, with Russian, Vanuatu and Chinese passports.
Aerial view of Dubai, with Russian, Vanuatu and Chinese passports. © Sui Xiankai/Xinhua News Agency/MaxPPP//Viorika/iStock//Montage Bénédicte Gouttebroze/Indigo Publications
Vanuatu files 3/3. The sale of golden passports is a major diplomatic asset for the archipelago. The highly influential Cheung-Leong family is central to the lucrative business, with privileged networks in China and the Gulf, two key investors in Vanuatu's infrastructure. [...]
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