Nanjing officials warned over holiday gifts

Government employees in Nanjing will be suspended if they offer or accept gifts during Mid-Autumn Festival or the National Day holidays if the gifts are purchased with public funds, anti-corruption chiefs have warned.

Eight departments, including the public security bureau, will supervise officials' activities during the holidays, the city commission for discipline inspection said in a statement on Sunday.

The graft watchdog also banned officials from attending banquets and sightseeing at public expense, as well as having lavish lifestyles.