The program delved into the prevalent issue of trust deficit in contemporary China, as highlighted in Professor Feng’s research paper on governance through credit overextension. This phenomenon, observed from government levels to grassroots, reflects systemic distrust and corruption. While Xi Jinping’s governance model promotes centralized power, reality exposes widespread credit overextension and corruption. Despite anti-corruption rhetoric, the normalization of credit overextension unveils the true governance landscape under the CCP. The discussion underscores how corruption intertwines with governance, undermining trust and perpetuating systemic issues, challenging the efficacy of anti-corruption measures.
