political connections

Owing to his political connections and obligations, he realized that it would not be wise politically to stand out against what was wanted.

The question, of course, is why these political connections are valuable.

Someone with no political connections whose baggage would, at most, be subjected to a superficial search more probably no search at all.

He did everything on his own instead of taking advantage of being a freedom fighter or utilising his political connections.

Such political connections offer privilege in China, and, as she was to discover later, a touch of danger.

Through its political connections and media influence, the Uzans were able to operate with impunity for years.

The least useful are through political connections; the most useful are in competitive markets.

This article studies the relationship between political connections and government subsidy earliest in domestic academic field.

Despite this, he was thought to be untouchable in Nigeria because of his political connections.

Father and son were given complimentary nicknames that acknowledged their formidable political connections in Beijing.

The rejected dealers, many with powerful political connections, are likely to fight Chrysler's request.

The Russian firm carrying out the construction has powerful political connections.

Fund managers tap political connections to win the coveted right to trade A-shares.

The political connections and market-oriented philosophy of SEEC's head, Mr. Wang, have turned him into an unlikely Chinese media mogul.

Those who want to run state bodies will now be tested by officials on some basic skills, not just their political connections.

Giant hydropower companies, with impeccable political connections, add their own layer of secrecy.

They need markets in Europe, cheap gas from Russia and political connections.

"In Chinese history, legal issues are not as significant as political connections, " Ms Sun says.

They are building very strong economic and political connections with a lot these leaders. I don t think that is in our interests, she said.

It also needs to staff vital jobs on the basis of merit rather than political connections.

Searchers haven't found any political connections in his family background, though it still seems, at times, that Zhou can do no right.

North Korea's new rich make their money from political connections.

The legal system here is unpredictable and unfair to those without money and political connections.

All 117 can raise capital if they've got the right political connections.

There's a perception you must have very good political connections.

In China, Fosun is well known for political connections.