bái shǒu tàodictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
white glove / (fig.) (slang) intermediary in negotiations; proxy who acts on behalf of an official in corrupt dealings (to keep the official's involvement secret)
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Original source entry:

白手套 白手套 [bai2 shou3 tao4] /white glove/(fig.) (slang) intermediary in negotiations; proxy who acts on behalf of an official in corrupt dealings (to keep the official's involvement secret)/

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白手套
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