In China, relationships are very important. When corrupt officials build a strong "circle of friends," they may provide each other with protection and support, making it difficult for outsiders to expose or punish them.
This time, the illegal and disciplinary officials in Shangqiu, Henan, China protected and connived at the police. This is a good example.
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