Definition
黑金 literally means 'black gold' but refers specifically to the corrupt relationship between organized crime and politics — illicit money used to buy influence, finance campaigns, or bribe officials. It's a political term often seen in news about corruption scandals and is distinct from the English 'black gold' (crude oil).
n.
illicit political funding from organized crimecorrupt money-and-politics nexus
Examples
- 黑金。Zhège guójiā de zhèngtán shēn shòu hēi jīn yǐngxiǎng.This country's political scene is deeply affected by black money politics.
- 黑金。Jìzhě zhèngzài diàochá hēi jīn yǔ xuǎnjǔ wǔbì de guānxì.Journalists are investigating the connection between illicit political funding and election fraud.
- 黑金。hēi jīn shì mínzhǔ zhìdù miànlín de yí dà wēixié.Corrupt money in politics is a major threat to democratic institutions.
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