Ban on new official buildings enforced

Exposure of unapproved projects welcomed in frugality campaign

The central government vowed on Wednesday to further push ahead with a ban on the construction of new government buildings as part of an ongoing frugality campaign.

So far, 147 officials have been investigated and 55 punished for violations, and supervision will be strengthened, according to a statement released after a State Council executive meeting presided over by Premier Li Keqiang.