It's not just because gift giving is an accepted practice in China. It's because they are very flexible. They are VERY willing to offer you a service at any pr

It's not just because gift giving is an accepted practice in China. It's because they are very flexible. They are VERY willing to offer you a service at any price range you want. American businesses in particular are not so flexible on price and standard. One popular way of stealing funds is awarding of road contrasts. The German company Julius Berger makes solid roads that lasts for at least a decade. Typically, or rationally, Berger should win every road contract. However, the officials do not want a road that would last for ten years because it'll cut their lucrative source of income.