political and business circles; the political and business establishment
Refers collectively to the interconnected spheres of politics and big business, often implying elite networks or the establishment.
Big names from political and business circles attended the meeting.
The scandal shook the political and business establishment.
Refers only to business or financial circles, without the political aspect.
Compound of 政 (politics), 財 (finance/business), and 界 (world/circles).