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It depends how you define government tie. If it is about corruption, yes and maybe. Government are the biggest buyer in many cases, they have development funds to sponsor companies. Sometimes, having a good relationship with some officials may give you business or whatever. Companies in China won't be independent. They will be asked to help local economy. The government needs them to help reducing poverty for example, even big companies like Huawei they will need to send people to rural areas to help poor area to develop. They cannot just give money, they actually have to find solution for a village to develop. Having a good relationship with the government is essential for all big businesses around the world. Government is the biggest customer for Huawei after all.