City bans smoking in offices of Party, govt

Indoor smoking has been banned in government offices and the offices of the Communist Party of China in Wuhan, Hubei province, and is also prohibited for those performing official duties, under a directive issued on Sunday.

The directive, issued by government and Party officials, signals the start of a campaign that will run until Dec 31, focusing on Party and government offices, hospitals, schools, hotels, restaurants, public transport, theaters and internet cafes.

Officials should abide by the smoking ban, actively advocate tobacco control and set an example by not smoking in public places, the directive said.