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flag ZTE shares dropped after reports it may pay over $1B to settle U.S. bribery allegations tied to South America.

flag ZTE shares plunged in Hong Kong and Shenzhen after Reuters reported the Chinese telecom company may pay over $1 billion to settle U.S. allegations of foreign bribery, primarily linked to activities in South America including Venezuela. flag The Justice Department is investigating potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, with the probe dating to at least 2018. flag This follows previous penalties totaling over $2 billion for export control violations during the Trump administration. flag ZTE confirmed it is in ongoing communication with U.S. authorities but stated it will defend its rights legally. flag A settlement would require Chinese government approval, and the U.S. Commerce Department is reviewing whether ZTE breached its 2018 compliance agreement. flag Without a resolution, the U.S. could reinstate export restrictions affecting ZTE’s access to American components.

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