Policies designed to halt hidden bribes

Virtual red envelopes and online gifts difficult to detect behind 'invisibility cloak', experts say

China is turning its attention to highlighting the hidden ways in which officials are paid bribes, with plans to regulate prepaid gift cards as part of its anti-corruption campaign.

In the past, prepaid gift cards were very popular as an untraceable way to bribe public officials. As early as 2012, restrictions were introduced, and anyone buying a high-value prepaid gift card had to register their name and address.