Authorities to monitor use of official cars during Tomb Sweeping Day

GUANGZHOU - Discipline inspection authorities in this capital city of Guangdong province will watch closely for improper use of government cars during the upcoming Tomb Sweeping Day.

A recent local TV report suggested some officials used government cars to pay respects to their ancestors over the weekend ahead of the traditional Tomb Sweeping Day, or Qingming Festival, which falls on April 5 this year.

Several government cars were found parked near the Yinhe Cemetery on Sunday, according to the report.