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It's a fundamental difference between the beliefs of the US and many other countries, not just China. Many countries govern on the basis of bribes, we call it corruption but the simple fact is that its a way of life in those countries. When I was in Turkey I felt guilty for using Hershey bars or a carton of cigarettes to get what I wanted from the Turkish base commander where we were located, but it was how things got done. That's small scale stuff, but the magnitude that countries like China are willing to go are simply beyond the standards that the US has set for international relations. We must walk away when it's impossible to maintain our beliefs and standards, but that doesnt mean that we walk away from countries just because they have a culture that accepts things like bribery.
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Thank you for telling us about your personal experience.Dealing with graft and corruption in the Turkish military.
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