Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China? (Update)
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57 min
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Software Development, Science & Discovery
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What It Covers
Political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang compares corruption in China versus America, arguing both countries experience similar high-level influence peddling despite different legal frameworks.
Notable Moment
Ang reveals that mid-level Chinese officials receive roughly 70 percent of their total compensation through variable bonuses and benefits rather than official salaries.
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