“The Hongqi (which translates to ‘Red Flag’) sedan, a China-made vehicle brand, was handed over to the Fijian President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the State House in the capital Suva on Monday [January 26th].”
” ‘Our greatest thanks [for] what you’ve provided for us – a beautiful limousine which would benefit the nation and especially the high office here,’ [Fijian President Lalabalavu] told the Chinese embassy officials.”
“The donation follows a Chinese-funded refurbishment of a section of the State House in Suva last year.”
“Chinese Embassy chargé d’affaires ad interim to Fiji Wang Yuan said Hongqi sedans have ‘become China’s ‘business card’ in diplomatic engagements.'”