Should be no surprise to anyone who understands totalitarianism.
China was ruled by autocratic dynasties for some 3500 years till 1912,
next followed by militarists till 1949 and now controlled by Marxists.
Power has always been concentrated at the top of their pyramid
w/plain people having no say in governance.
Creativity and innovation has always been actively discouraged, rather
than embraced, as they were perceived as a threat to autocratic rule.
As such, it is the very reason they lie, cheat and steal!!!