Background:
A good overview of the available evidence on the impact of
corruption on growth and development can be found in the following paper:
Eight Questions about Corruption by Jakob Svensson (Journal of Economic Perspectives, Volume 19
(3); Summer 2005)
China and Corruption
China attempts to improve its legal environment
Related,
Chinese Corruption and Economic Growth – Interesting Article:
Li, S and J Wu (2007), "Why China Thrives Despite Corruption", Far Eastern Economic Review, 170(3):24-28.