"Thick Black Theory" (厚黑学). Like a satire but maybe not. Reads a bit like 48 Laws.
Xi Jinping: "Gu Junshan was never interested in studying political theory; instead, he loved reading books about secrets of officialdom and the 'Thick Black Theory,' treating becoming a high-ranking official and amassing wealth as his life’s creed." What is Thick Black Theory?

Nov 7, 2025 · 5:12 AM UTC