During Chinese New Year it's common to give gifts to bosses and officials as a way of gaining favour.獲得好處 But now the authorities have announced a ban on advertisements that have been encouraging people to give luxury items.
In a statement, the authorities said these radio and TV ads were spreading "incorrect values" and creating a "bad social ethos風氣". According to reports, the ban relates to promotions which suggest products are "must-have items for superiors".
It's the latest move by China's leader, Xi Jinping, to try and cut down on government extravagance揮霍 and corruption腐敗. At many official occasions, banquets have been banned or scaled back, red carpets地毯 are out, and the floral花卉 arrangements are no longer there. China's new generation of leaders are keen to display a more frugal節儉 administration in the face of growing public anger over official corruption.
Senior officials have repeatedly warned that corruption poses構成 the greatest threat最大威脅 to the rule of the Communist party.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2013/02/130208_witn_china_gifts.shtml
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