Corruption in China

China in anti-corruption struggle
Mr Hu has warned that corruption threatens the party's survivalTackling corrupt practices that have become widespread among Chinese officials will be a very tough task, President Hu Jintao has acknowledged.

Addressing the problem would be a "long-term, complicated and difficult struggle", he told the Communist Party's anti-corruption watchdog.
The practice is prevalent throughout the ranks of China's bureaucracy.

Mr Hu warned last year that the party's "very survival" depended on how it tackled the issue. The all-pervasive corruption is seen as a major source of social discontent across the country - which the authorities fear could develop into unrest.

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Chinese public is concerned with the corruption in their government. The corruption has become a serious issue and in recent months, several government officials have been suspected including Shanghai's Communist Party boss. Several reforms were made such as better education, tougher punishment for corrupt officials and more checks and balances.