Bribe Quote by Wang Jianlin
“There are not many companies in China that dare to say in public, 'We don't offer bribes', or companies that operate only by market rules.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Forum, China, 2015
Few Chinese firms openly reject bribery, preferring market-driven operations over corrupt practices.
In simple terms: Most Chinese companies hide bribery, not market rules.
Key Takeaway
Promote transparency and ethical standards.
Themes
ethics
business
corruption
market
culture
Mood
cautious
determined
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- International trade
- government contracts
- corporate policy
Key Concepts
Corporate governance
integrity
regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can firms safely declare anti‑bribery policies?
- What incentives encourage ethical markets?
A Different Perspective
Cultural norms may discourage public admission of anti‑bribery stance.
