Li Keqiang, the new premier of China, vowed to "tackle corruption" and "clear government," which includes — mind you — most schools, hospitals, banks, universities, companies, public transport, the courts and the police. In unison, Li also wants to "double the average income," and now is the time, I think, to elaborate on the fact that, technically, China has no concept of "full salary" (some call it living wage) in the sense it developed in the West alongside the idea of human rights.
Just like in Europe in the feudal days, the typical Chinese public servant today drags himself around with little or no money, and thus stays close to his master. In the past that was the emperor, now it is the party.
Corruption isn't just political, it's now personal: It is the people who feel exploited, disrespected, not valued, not paid enough, and who feel truly frustrated, hopeless and sorry for their families, so they go out and take what they can. The Chinese do not trust each other anymore.