No booze, no flowers: Chinese officials told to tighten their belts

China is implementing strict measures to reduce government waste amid economic pressures like a trade war with the U.S. and slower domestic growth, banning expensive meals at work functions, disallowing officials from using private jets from airports, and abolishing lavish floral arrangements. These initiatives reflect efforts to foster frugality as part of its leadership strategy, signaling control and discipline within the Communist Party, while also being used to root out corruption and bolster President Xi Jinping's authority.