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Officials reminded of thrift on holidays eve

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-12-29 22:07
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BEIJING: China's top discipline authorities on Tuesday released a circular, urging Party members and government officials to stick to a clean and thrifty life and work style during the New Year holidays.

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According to the circular issued by the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the Ministry of Supervision, various luxurious and lavish behaviors are "strictly forbidden", and public money and other resources should be used to promote the economic development and improve people's livelihood.

The circular urged party members and government officials to set an example by following the central government's policies of administrative spending control, arrange holiday activities in a thrifty way and avoid any celebrations which have no particular reasons.

Officials and party members were also warned against using public money to send gifts, have banquets or travel.
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