Zhao remains suspended in China only until July 2025 after authorities there imposed a longer suspension, said the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).
“The Chinese Billiards and Snooker Association has now confirmed that their sanction only applies to mainland China and that Zhao Xintong is permitted to play in events outside of China from the end of his WPBSA suspension,” it said.
“Zhao will have served the suspension imposed by the Independent Disciplinary Commission by 1st September 2024, and he has paid his costs order. This means that he is eligible to play in WPBSA-governed events from 2nd September 2024.”
Liang Wenbo and Li Hang were handed lifetime bans for their involvement in the scandal.
Eight other players received bans ranging from 20 months to five years and four months.
The allegations included manipulating games, approaching players to cheat, betting on snooker and fixing matches.
Yan Bingtao, the 2021 Masters champion, was banned until December 2027,
He accepted charges of fixing four snooker matches he played in and betting on matches.