China

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Another Chinese bought and paid for leading figure.

Pope Francis: Not Fair to Call China ‘Undemocratic’ (breitbart.com)

Pope Francis Throws Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen Under the Bus (breitbart.com)

Neither The Pope nor the Catholic Church needs the Chicoms' money. So, no, not another "bought and paid for leading figure." If I have the time, and desire, maybe I'll try to explain the reasoning behind the decision.