Statement:
In China, the corruption level is about the same as in Sao Tome and Principe

In the Corruption Perceptions rating China holds position #33 ²⁰²¹ out of 178 and Sao Tome and Principe is #33 out of 178 ²⁰²¹.

Referencies:

1. Corruption Perceptions ²⁰²¹ by Transparency International

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in descending order.

   China	'Score' value is	45
   Sao Tome and Principe	'Score' value is	45