Triangle, Chinese entrepreneur Zhao Wei is constructing a sprawling casino resort and airstrip despite being sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department as a "threat to the United States" because of his "horrendous illicit activities". his financial reach into northeast Laos' prehistoric Plain of Jars and delving into southern Laos close to Vietnam's frontier. U.S. allegations sanctioning Mr. Zhao include "engaging in drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, bribery, and wildlife trafficking, much of which is facilitated through the Kings Romans Casino," the Treasury Department said. "Zhao is an unsavory Chinese gangster, and founder of the Hong Kong-registered Kings