Governments and regulators don't always act in a clear-headed way when a company seen as a national champion is involved. Often the fear of bringing down politi

Governments and regulators don't always act in a clear-headed way when a company seen as a national champion is involved. Often the fear of bringing down political wrath, making a mess of national prestige, and more crop up even when explicit political meddling is absent. A company that understands it's in such a position is, IMO, more likely to misbehave because they know the odds of there being consequences are much lower.