For average Chinese, one of the most common complaints about the Chinese government is the pervasive spread of "gray income" corruption in many government departments. At all levels of government, officials have opportunity to benefit themselves using public taxpayer money. Many officials eat and drink outrageously with public funds. Some officials are given the right to a … [Read more...] about Can those "putting it on the tab" go on a diet?
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School collapses: local government promises "answers within one month"
Roland at ESWN provides this translation of an excellent Southern Metropolis story about the local government's promises to fully investigate school collapses in the area. Many Chinese netizens in recent days have aimed a flood of scorn and vitrol towards local Mianyang party secretary Jiang Guohua, accusing him of being involved in local corruption, and then trying to cover … [Read more...] about School collapses: local government promises "answers within one month"
Chinese netizens continue to monitor earthquake corruption
The Red Cross corruption story yesterday was only the tip of the iceberg. A number of subsequent stories have since floated to the surface; in some cases, there have been been clashes between police and angry citizens. … [Read more...] about Chinese netizens continue to monitor earthquake corruption
Red Cross in the Crosshairs
For the many Chinese critical of their government, their number one concern isn't "human rights" or "freedom of expression"... instead, it's corruption pervasive throughout Chinese society. In the aftermath of the earthquake, this issue is again on prominent display. The Chinese Red Cross is playing a critical role in managing relief donations for victims of the earthquake. … [Read more...] about Red Cross in the Crosshairs