If the government is offering a loan at 1% it's probably because it's a better option than offering a loan at 3% and losing the partner who would otherwise be a net positive for the country.
Further, if a company's option is to fail or give up 90% of it's stock it's going to give up 90% of it's stock. The idea the government needs to give great terms to a failed company is simply corruption talking.
Also not sure where the "failed business" idea came in here. It seems like you're just swinging your sword at the closest straw men.
I don't mean communism failed because of central economic planning. But, China is a great example of how totalitarianism can survive, but central planning is hard.
If it makes you feel better I can point to plenty of US examples. Central planning seems like a good idea, but it's really harder than most assume.
If the government pays above market rates for gold then they are clearly losing money. Why do you think there is a difference if they offer a loan at say 1%?