Party rules trim benefits of leaders, promote frugality

The ruling Communist Party of China rolled out measures on Wednesday to regulate benefits enjoyed by Party and State leaders to further cut privileges and promote frugality.

Detailed requirements have been made on the housing, vehicle use, transportation, entourage and vacation arrangements of these leaders, according to a statement released after a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, the top decision-making body.

Leaders are required to strictly regulate their family members and staff, to cut their vacation time spent outside Beijing and to strictly follow the rules on the use of business vehicles. Retired leaders should return their offices in a timely fashion, the statement said.