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Beijing wrestles with a question that is difficult to answer
How much stealing goes on in China's much convulsed public sector? The Ministry of Commerce tried to answer that question recently. According to its calculations, 4,000 corrupt officials fled China in the last 20 years, absconding with US$600 million, or about US$150,000 each on average.
But there is wide disagreement on the totals. The People's Daily, for example, said more than 500 party, government and state company officials are currently wanted for embezzling ...
But there is wide disagreement on the totals. The People's Daily, for example, said more than 500 party, government and state company officials are currently wanted for embezzling ...
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