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Black gold

Black gold (黑金) is a term used in Taiwan to refer to political corruption. The "black" here refers the obtainment of the money through a dark, secretive (hence corrupted) method. Although "black gold" also means iron, petroleum, and coal in Taiwan.

Former Minister Ma Ying-jeou was noted for his zealous fight against Black Gold.

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