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by eatbitseveryday 2695 days ago
> I have heard in China doctors will give preferential treatment to patients who give sufficient 'hongbao' (red envelope = money).

Yes, this is true. Hospital admissions requires approval of a doctor, and you essentially have to out-bribe other patients to get a bed, or even convince doctors to pay attention to you. [Personal experience.]