China's Struggles With Drugs and Corruption

<p>Corruption and illegal drugs can have a corrosive effect on a government's ability to enforce the rule of law as well as its capacity to provide basic services for its constituents. The purpose of this research is to explore the ties between these two problems in China and the possible long term effects. Both issues have been intertwined throughout China's recent history and will impact the country's future. An examination of China's history and culture reveals a continuous pattern known as the dynastic cycle which has led to the rise and fall of numerous political orders. The country once again appears to be walking down an all too familiar path which leads towards internal turmoil and strife. The effects of corruption and illicit narcotics play a role in this pattern and indicate that China is possibly moving towards another tumultuous period. Statistical analysis of corruption cases and illegal drug seizures in China revealed distinct patterns that bring into question the efficacy of China's campaigns against both internal scourges. If left unchecked these problems coupled with external pressures such as globalization could push China into a period of instability.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>