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If the corruption didn't exist, wouldn't Beijing have to invent it? I am under the impression that one way the national government maintains the loyalty of the
by twoodfin 14y ago
If the corruption didn't exist, wouldn't Beijing have to invent it? I am under the impression that one way the national government maintains the loyalty of the people is by presenting itself as an adversary to endemic corruption in the local governments.
- seanmcdirmid 14y agoThat's a bit pessimistic. Actually, I don't think even the central government thinks they can control the backlash that will eventually occur if things continue like they are. Especially if there is just one recession/significant economic downturn, or if the property bubble bursts. The government knows its on very fragile footing now.