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SCMP Reporter

Reading comprehension
Answer the following questions
1 Circle the different aspects of guanxi listed in the article.
a. Baby-sitting
b. Shared favours
c. Reciprocity
d. Connections
e. Despotism
2 What is the main reason why people use guanxi on the mainland?  
a. It is a state requirement
b. To help bypass the web of rules and regulations
c. To save on their taxes
d. To respect their ancestors
e. To steal secrets
3 According to Dunfee and Warren, why has guanxi been so strong on the mainland?
a. Inherit efficiency of the communist system
b. Inherent inefficiency of the communist system
c. Strong Chinese cultural traditions
d. To keep Chinese business away from Western powers
4 Circle the reasons why Dunfee and Warren thought guanxi  is getting weaker.
a. Government crackdowns
b. Reforming legal system
c. Reforming political system
d. Erosion of Chinese traditions
e. Job mobility
5 According to Wilen-Daugenti, what are the reasons why guanxi is not bribery?
a. Bribery is about personal favouritism
b. Bribery is about self-interest
c. Bribery is about benefiting monetarily
d. Bribery is about creating relationships to get things done
Think about
1 What are the advantages and disadvantages of guanxi? Does it have any place in an  open society?
2 What is a conflict of interest? Who in society should be mindful of conflicts of interest?  
3 What does the term 'self-policing' mean? Is this effective?  
4 Who are the benefactors and victims of guanxi?  
5 Can you think of non-Chinese examples of guanxi? What are the similarities?
6 What are economic effects of guanxi?  
7 Is nepotism - favours for friends and family - morally wrong?
Follow-up activities
1 What do you think about the accusations of conflict of interest regarding Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen and his light bulb scheme? 
2  Think of three cases of favouritism. Write about them to yp@scmp.com with 'favouritism' in the subject field. Be sure to include what, how and why you think they are examples of favouritism.
3 Is there something you think the Independent Commission against Corruption should look into?  
Write to yp@scmp.com with 'Cleaner' in the subject field.
Answers:
October 27
Reading comprehension: 1. b, 2. d, 3. c, d, 4. b, c, d, 5. c, d, e



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