[nekusar]

Yep, this is the usual common response from Americans. Its just Sinophobic whataboutism.

China has laws especially regarding significant financial crimes like embezzlement, theft, money laundering. And most governments also have rules against breaching public trust, corruption by favoritism, bribery, and more.

This guy was in multiple public servant roles, and exfiltrated $325M. This isn't a 'possible smell of impropriety ' in taking a supper with a potential vendor. This is basically highly illegal anywhere in the world.

But the Americans go back to their 'but communist China!' howls. The punishment's harsh, sure. But I think its a great standard to hold leaders and public servants to.

[bit-anarchist]

Reminder that complaining about the PRC's governance isn't Sinophobia anymore than complaing about Putin is Russophobia.