Can an Oath Keep Government Officials Corruption-Proof?

2006-12-29 00:00:00
Beijing Review 2006年39期


  
  Making a pledge under oath has been used throughout history to affirm one's allegiance to a cause or code of conduct. Now the practice is being used in China to combat the rampant corruption sweeping the country. Officials are being asked to take part in anti-corruption swearing ceremonies that have sparked a controversy across the country.
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