In the latest crackdown on political extravagance, China is banning shark fin and bird’s-nest soups from official receptions, and prohibiting lower-level officials from staying in suites on business trips.
The document is aimed to “promote frugality, oppose extravagance and enhance the anti-corruption efforts among Party and governmental authorities,” according to Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to address public outcry over political corruption and fiscal waste.
Read more: China Bans Shark-Fin, Bird's-Nest Soups From Official Receptions | TIME.com http://world.time.com/2013/12/08/china-bans-shark-fin-birds-nest-soups-from-official-events/#ixzz2nkd1mY5k
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