By the early 2010s, at least two tycoons had seen their net worth approach that decabillion-dollar barrier, only to land in jail on corruption charges instead. That is not to say the charges were baseless, only that the choice of targets did appear to reflect a lingering, levelling tendency among China’s leaders.
Why is it dangerous for rich people that the state will investigate them
WHY IS IT DANGEROUS FOR RICH PEOPLE THAT THE STATE WILL INVESTIGATE THEM
also this bit
Funny how investigating high profile crime is political but targeting petty crimes commited by impoverished minorities is perceived as apolitical
it's very revealing isn't it
: “People with the most capacity to do harm are looked at with more suspicion?!?! HoW aUtHoRiTaRiAn! WhAt Is ThIs WoRlD cOmInG to?!?”
: “Nothing to hide nothing to fear!”
: “FOR POOR PEOPLE! FOR POOR PEOPLE!”