No more fruit for Chinese delegates
Part of Xi’s fight against deep-seated graft has been to ensure officials are not seen abusing their positions and wasting public money, after a series of scandals involving high-living bureaucrats ignited public anger.
Wang Lilian, who has helped oversee hospitality for delegates at three previous party Congresses, told state radio in remarks reported on Sunday that this time, things are going to be very different.
“There won’t be any more fruit put out in rooms, whereas previously there were for delegates and staff. There’s none of that this time,” he said.
Xi has warned, like others before him, that if corruption is not tackled it could affect the party’s grip on power. The once-in-five-years Congress opens on Wednesday with a major speech by Xi.
Source: uk.reuters.com
