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Article: Party Officials Told: No Holiday Feasts at Public Expense

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January 25, 1999
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All Party and government bodies and leading officials in China were told today to refrain from feasting at public expenses, accepting gift money or taking trips at public expense during the upcoming Spring Festival.

The CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Ministry of Supervision reiterated their annual warnings today in a joint circular, and called on officials at all levels to offer help to people in difficulty to make sure they will have a happy h oliday season.

"Officials who are found to be indifferent to the hardship of the people in areas under their jurisdiction, or inappropriately handle certain issues, shall be investigated and punished accordingly," the ...

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