Beijing

Watchdog taking tips on holiday corruption

China's top discipline watchdog has announced a website and telephone number for reporting officials who use public funds to purchase gifts, host banquets or take tours during Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China said it will conduct timely investigations into corruption, extravagance and waste by officials and Party agencies during the holiday period. People can report poor behavior by dialing 12388 or visiting 12388.gov.cn.