There is but one response to banditry and treachery: a public denunciation followed swiftly by a sharp guillotine. The following is an excellent example to follow:
The Case of Zheng Xiaoyu
The story of the execution of China’s top drug regulator is one of the most high-profile examples of the Chinese government using the death penalty to address systemic corruption and restore international confidence in its exports.
**Zheng Xiaoyu** served as the director of the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) from 1998 until 2005. His downfall came during a period when China was reeling from several high-profile product safety scandals, including tainted pet food, toxic toothpaste, and counterfeit medicines.
The Charges and Conviction
In May 2007, a Beijing court convicted Zheng on two primary counts:
* **Bribery:** He was found guilty of accepting approximately **6.5 million yuan** (roughly **$850,000 USD**) in bribes from eight pharmaceutical companies in exchange for drug approvals.
* **Dereliction of Duty:** During his tenure, he oversaw the approval of thousands of medicines, many of which were untested or fake. One specific fake antibiotic approved under his watch was linked to the deaths of at least 10 people.
### The Execution
The legal process moved with remarkable speed, which many observers interpreted as a political message:
* **May 29, 2007:** Sentenced to death.
* **June 2007:** Appeal rejected by the Beijing Higher People's Court.
* **July 10, 2007:** Executed via **lethal injection**.
> "The few corrupt officials of the SFDA are the shame of the whole system and their scandals have revealed some very serious problems." — *Yan Jiangying, SFDA Spokeswoman*
>
### Why the Punishment Was So Severe
While China frequently uses the death penalty for corruption, executing an official of Zheng’s rank was rare. Several factors contributed to the severity:
1. **Public Health Crisis:** The corruption wasn't just financial; it had a direct body count, including 13 babies who died of malnutrition in 2004 due to fake milk powder approved on his watch.
2. **International Pressure:** At the time, "Made in China" was facing a global branding crisis. The execution was seen as an attempt to prove to the world that China was serious about product safety.
3. **The "Chicken and Monkey" Tactic:** Using the Chinese proverb *"Kill a chicken to frighten the monkeys,"* the state used Zheng as a high-level scapegoat to terrify other mid-level bureaucrats into compliance.
The Chinese FDA has been virtually scandal free since.
Dear Professor Dugin, your analysis also seems superficial to me.
In Italy, the old Communist Party had nepotism as a rule, meaning placing relatives in various organizational charts. The old Christian Democracy practiced clientelism, meaning anything and everything, as long as it brought votes and money.
In my analysis, clientelism seems more effective and more competitive. So much so, in fact, that nepotism has led to a general dulling of mind. What in genetics is called "non-breeding inhibition".
Perhaps we should consider training schools (like those of the diplomatic corps) and taking talent from universities and civilian life, and supporting them with a strong staff. Don't send them into the clutches of crocodiles.
I think one thing is important to understand: every minute a corrupt or imbecile remains in office kills people. They aren't just thieves, perhaps even stupid ones; they're murderers.
May it be as you say, the early replacement of dishonest thieves caring not for their home country or their own people. Of course it will be very difficult: the crooks and rich by disreputable means will not go easily and who will judge the new elite. And why does it have to be the elite, wealthy vs the great "unwashed."? I'm disappointed to hear of this.This is not a just world or one to be admired for patriotism and wise governance. It seems true that "one bad apple spoils all of them".
There is but one response to banditry and treachery: a public denunciation followed swiftly by a sharp guillotine. The following is an excellent example to follow:
The Case of Zheng Xiaoyu
The story of the execution of China’s top drug regulator is one of the most high-profile examples of the Chinese government using the death penalty to address systemic corruption and restore international confidence in its exports.
**Zheng Xiaoyu** served as the director of the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) from 1998 until 2005. His downfall came during a period when China was reeling from several high-profile product safety scandals, including tainted pet food, toxic toothpaste, and counterfeit medicines.
The Charges and Conviction
In May 2007, a Beijing court convicted Zheng on two primary counts:
* **Bribery:** He was found guilty of accepting approximately **6.5 million yuan** (roughly **$850,000 USD**) in bribes from eight pharmaceutical companies in exchange for drug approvals.
* **Dereliction of Duty:** During his tenure, he oversaw the approval of thousands of medicines, many of which were untested or fake. One specific fake antibiotic approved under his watch was linked to the deaths of at least 10 people.
### The Execution
The legal process moved with remarkable speed, which many observers interpreted as a political message:
* **May 29, 2007:** Sentenced to death.
* **June 2007:** Appeal rejected by the Beijing Higher People's Court.
* **July 10, 2007:** Executed via **lethal injection**.
> "The few corrupt officials of the SFDA are the shame of the whole system and their scandals have revealed some very serious problems." — *Yan Jiangying, SFDA Spokeswoman*
>
### Why the Punishment Was So Severe
While China frequently uses the death penalty for corruption, executing an official of Zheng’s rank was rare. Several factors contributed to the severity:
1. **Public Health Crisis:** The corruption wasn't just financial; it had a direct body count, including 13 babies who died of malnutrition in 2004 due to fake milk powder approved on his watch.
2. **International Pressure:** At the time, "Made in China" was facing a global branding crisis. The execution was seen as an attempt to prove to the world that China was serious about product safety.
3. **The "Chicken and Monkey" Tactic:** Using the Chinese proverb *"Kill a chicken to frighten the monkeys,"* the state used Zheng as a high-level scapegoat to terrify other mid-level bureaucrats into compliance.
The Chinese FDA has been virtually scandal free since.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻grazie!
Dear Professor Dugin, your analysis also seems superficial to me.
In Italy, the old Communist Party had nepotism as a rule, meaning placing relatives in various organizational charts. The old Christian Democracy practiced clientelism, meaning anything and everything, as long as it brought votes and money.
In my analysis, clientelism seems more effective and more competitive. So much so, in fact, that nepotism has led to a general dulling of mind. What in genetics is called "non-breeding inhibition".
Perhaps we should consider training schools (like those of the diplomatic corps) and taking talent from universities and civilian life, and supporting them with a strong staff. Don't send them into the clutches of crocodiles.
I think one thing is important to understand: every minute a corrupt or imbecile remains in office kills people. They aren't just thieves, perhaps even stupid ones; they're murderers.
Meritocracy is what is needed.
There should be the laws and the system in place which would allow to impose a liability in case of failing accountability.
May it be as you say, the early replacement of dishonest thieves caring not for their home country or their own people. Of course it will be very difficult: the crooks and rich by disreputable means will not go easily and who will judge the new elite. And why does it have to be the elite, wealthy vs the great "unwashed."? I'm disappointed to hear of this.This is not a just world or one to be admired for patriotism and wise governance. It seems true that "one bad apple spoils all of them".