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Colin Brace's avatar

The matter of bureaucratic reporting is definitely a tricky one. As part of the poverty-eradication program, I've heard that the central government uses independent auditors to verify the results reported by local officials. I guess the temptation to "gild the lily" is eternal.

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Godfree Roberts's avatar

Yes. There's a video of one such audit, most of which were carried out by sociology grad students.

Their conversations with an old peasant – who is trying to cheat the program – is hilarious.

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简单!'s avatar

“Not what we’ve been told”..... and not true. What’s the motivation for your lies ? The entire Substack is Tankie propaganda 🤦‍♂️Does the CCP pay you or you just hate humanity ?

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Godfree Roberts's avatar

Please quote my most egregious lie and explain why your doubt its veracity.

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简单!'s avatar

witnesses.

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m droy's avatar

Thankyou - this is excellent. I am gradually catching up with your work.

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