The claim
“Chinese entrepreneur Lin Xiaofan was appointed special adviser to Timor-Leste's president on economic and commercial affairs in July 2025.”
A Guardian and OCCRP investigation into investors in Timor-Leste, later answered by the presidency.
Our verdict
True
Presidential Decree 64/2025 of 4 July 2025 appointed Lin Xiaofan a special adviser to President Ramos-Horta.
What we found
Decree No. 64/2025 named Xiaofan Lin Special Advisor to the President for Economic, Commercial, Social and Humanitarian Affairs in the Asia-Pacific. The Guardian said there was no suggestion he was accused of wrongdoing. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
The presidency cites Decree 64/2025 of 4 July 2025 appointing Xiaofan Lin as special adviser. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against Presidency of Timor-Leste. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]Presidency of Timor-Leste · Statement from the Presidency of the Republic
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