In a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on December 4, Party leaders pledged to reject extravagance and reduce bureaucratic visits and meetings.

The meeting adopted a document making explicit requirements on how CPC Political Bureau members should improve their work style in eight aspects.

"There should be fewer traffic controls arranged for the leaders' security of their trips to avoid unnecessary inconvenience to the public, and inspection tours as a mere formality should be strictly prohibited," said a statement of the meeting.

Political Bureau members are not allowed to attend any sorts of ribbon-cutting or cornerstone-laying ceremonies, nor celebrations and seminars, unless they get approval from the CPC Central Committee, according to the statement.

Officials' visits abroad should only be arranged when needed in terms of foreign affairs with fewer accompanying members, and on most of the occasions, there is no need for a reception by overseas Chinese people, institutions and students at the airport.

It was also agreed at the meeting to strictly regulate the arrangements of national official meetings and major events, and improve the efficiency of official conferences and issuing of official documents.

Party leaders also urged senior officials to maintain a frugal lifestyle and strictly comply with regulations on housing and vehicles.