China's Economy and Corruption: Understanding the Relationship

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China's economy has prospered despite high levels of corruption.
Certain types of corruption, such as embezzlement and petty bribery, were contained over time.
Influence peddling may actually be good for business.
There is a difference between the legal definition of corruption and moral corruption.
Avoid being ideological about corruption.

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