Frugality campaign tames corruption, cools extravagance

Central authorities work to maintain ties with people

The Chinese central leadership's frugality campaign, which was launched in December 2012, features the "eight-point rules", which aim to curb extravagance and improve officials' work style.

Sunday marked the fourth anniversary of the release of the rules, which banned red-carpet receptions for officials and use of public vehicles for private affairs, reduced pro form a meetings, avoided traffic disturbances such as road closures, and ordered austerity in official meals, travel and housing.