Danwei logo Danwei 1 month ago

Corruption as the fabric of governance

BEIJING -- Recently I had the rare pleasure of interviewing a coal mine boss, one of Chinese society's favorite villains, about China's real Public Enemy No. 1, corruption. Full Article at Danwei

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  1. We coal bosses spent lots of money, me included, but haven't seen any effect, because on this issue, it's the provincial chief's policy ... I invited them to dinners, gave gifts.
    SOURCE: Forbes 1 month ago
  2. Local governments have essentially lost control over organised crime
    SOURCE: New Zealand Herald 1 month ago
  3. I might become a troublemaker in society ... With my coal mines closed, I'm bankrupted, I don't know where to eat tomorrow, so I have no better option than protesting at Tiananmen Square.
    SOURCE: Forbes 1 month ago
  4. Although my case hasn't been solved yet, I already feel better. Many people who know my situation told me 'Chen Yanling, the day you've waited so long for has finally come. You're finally liberated'
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