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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