Lie cheat and steal is so part of the culture and so systemic here that people can't even conceive that a place is run with honor, integrity and accountability. Why commit fraud when billions are turned into private wealth daily with lavish executive compensation and stock buybacks. Why listen to leaders' words when nothing they say is true.
Corruption in China is an aberration. If you visit sometime, you will see that people leave homes and cars unlocked. There is zero street crime and petty theft.
Governing well goes back a long time to Confucius. Now tell me, which Western country wasn't founded on lie cheat and steal as its original sin?