China starts 5-year ban on new gov't buildings

BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) -- China's central authorities on Tuesday introduced a five-year ban on the construction of new government buildings as part of an ongoing frugality campaign.

The General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council jointly issued a directive that calls for an across-the-board halt to the construction of new government buildings, training centers or hotels in the coming five years.

The directive says some departments and localities have built government office compounds in violation of regulations.

The directive calls on all CPC and government bodies to be frugal and ensure that government funds and resources are spent on developing the economy and boosting the public's well-being.

Experts said the directive is a continuation of efforts to build a clean government and improve work styles in order to strengthen the government's ties to the people.

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