Corruption Culture

Standard practice?

Ex-New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver convicted on all corruption charges yesterday.  Hong Kong's former leader Donald Tsang charged over corruption allegations earlier this year.  And, Tsang's former deputy Rafael Hui, was jailed for 7.5 years for taking bribes from a property tycoon last year.  And, these are only what we know.

 http://www.wsj.com/articles/sheldon-silver-conviction-shakes-albany-1448936770

Tsang's former deputy Rafael Hui, was jailed for 7.5 years for taking bribes from a property tycoon last year.

The people of Hong Kong have spoken

The first election (for the District Councils of Hong Kong) since the Umbrella Movement took place over this weekend. While, activist Raphael Wong in the following image did not win on his bid for entering the District Councils as an elected member, a few other did in various districts. 

"‘Umbrella soldiers’ win eight seats as veteran politicians suffer surprise defeat"

https://www.hongkongfp.com/2015/11/23/umbrella-soldiers-win-eight-seats-as-veteran-politicians-suffer-surprise-defeat/