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Guanxi- Chinese Human Intelligence Networks
The source text is a book excerpt from "The Chinese Mafia: Organized Crime, Corruption, and Extra-Legal Protection," written by Peng Wang. The book explores the nexus between organized crime, corruption, and the guanxi network, a system of social connections and obligation that is pervasive in Chinese society. Wang argues that guanxi both facilitates and hinders the development of a strong rule of law in China. While guanxi can be beneficial in promoting cooperation and trust, it also breeds corruption and undermines the legal system. Wang further explores the role of guanxi in the emergence and operation of extra-legal protectors, who provide protection and enforcement services to individuals and businesses that distrust the state or are unable to access legitimate channels. In particular, the book investigates the activities of both "black mafia" (organized crime groups) and "red mafia" (corrupt officials). Finally, the excerpt examines China’s ongoing anti-crime and anti-corruption campaigns, highlighting the challenges in curbing organized crime and corruption while simultaneously upholding the rule of law in a system where guanxi exerts a powerful influence.
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