China anti-corruption

China’s Foreign Minister Deposed: Guilt or Power Struggle?

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China’s Foreign Minister Deposed: Guilt or Power Struggle?

Advertisement There is an urban legend in China known colloquially as the “58-year old phenomenon.” It refers to a 58-year-old man, usually working in the public sector as a civil servant or official, on the cusp of official retirement at age 60, taking his final chance to reward himself financially through the auspices of his … Read more

China’s Draft Criminal Law Amendment Eyes Corruption in Private Firms

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COVID-19 Casualties Among Foreign Companies in China 

Advertisement Amid the controversy surrounding former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang’s disappearance and subsequent dismissal from office, discussions by the Standing Committee of China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress, on draft amendments to China’s Criminal Law seem to have escaped the public eye. These draft amendments, which are open for public comments until August … Read more