The fact is, the poorer the place, the more corrupt it is, no, no, no, the more extravagant it is.
In places like Nansha, when leaders come from the Provincial City or from the State, no matter what kind of leaders or how important their positions are, it is crucial for all four major bodies of the County Committee to go greet them and make proper arrangements for a welcome banquet.
At these meals, whether it's the leadership of the County Committee and County Government, or the regular staff, everyone, big or small, has a share—all two hundred or so of them.
Do you know how alarming the costs of such banquets can be?
Although the higher-ups have repeatedly mandated no over-the-top wining and dining, there's always a workaround for every policy. Especially in minority regions, policies are just policies, with no real effect when implemented.