Xi Jinping, the leader of the Chinese Communist Party, has turned his platform of anti-corruption to what Mao called the "sport of millionaires," golf. Said to be a front for individuals trading influence for power the sport of golf has now been heavily restricted in China and it is likely that many golf venues will be forced to close to the restrictions. Following the original take over of the Communist Party golf was banned, and didn't see a resurgence until more recently when regulations were relaxed but with Jinping's return to Mao's doctrine it would seem more and more "western capitalist" past times will be targeted and removed.
It paints an odd picture. China as it exists today is heavily involved in the world economy, especially with capitalist countries yet at the same time is now decrying those very states as being oppressive. The state seems to be saying one thing to its people and another to the world economy. It will be interesting to see how long this can last.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/19/world/asia/chinas-crackdown-on-corruption-targets-golf-a-sport-for-millionaires.html?emc=edit_th_20150419&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=19856595&_r=0
Post by Angus Buchanan
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