In China, officials banned delicacies and alcohol at work lunches

In China, government employees have been banned from delicacies, alcohol and cigarettes during working lunches. On May 19, the Central Committee (CC) of the Communist Party and the State Council of China issued a decree published on the official website of the State Council.

The document contains 63 articles that introduce new official standards for officials in order to control expenses in the state.

For example, article 23 states that gourmet meals, cigarettes and alcohol "are not allowed to be served at work dinners." In addition, officials are now prohibited from organizing meetings and send-offs at airports, stations, and berths. Agencies also need to strictly control the number of escorts during official receptions.

In addition, government employees are not allowed to accept expensive gifts, securities, and payment vouchers while traveling abroad or gambling in other countries.

Now the party and government bodies must strengthen the fight against food waste in state canteens. In addition, the use of office furniture should be "optimized" to save money. Waste paper and waste from electrical and electronic products must be recycled.

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