They need to get a sense of proportion
If there are $100millions being lost due to the delays, and they could have been resolved for a few $100k, then what the hell are these execs hanging around for? Make the pointless changes, build the Party social club or whatever "sweetener" the pointless bureaucrats are looking for, eat as much humble pie as is available, and send the CEO in to kiss as much MOFCOM ass as necessary. Yes it's silly, yes the pen-pushers are on a power trip, yes they're probably looking for a backhander or some cosy retirement post, yes it hurts to grovel, but for heaven's sake suck it up!