From the Chinese Press

A welcome austere development

After the central leadership issued regulations against using public funds to pay for lavish parties, there has been a drastic reduction in the number of year-end parties and lucky draws by government departments at the central as well as local levels, says an article on gmw.cn. Excerpts:

High-end restaurants and clubs have taken a big hit because the regulations on curbing extravagance and red tape, among other things, have drastically reduced the number of year-end dinner parties.