Core Points - Multiple regions in China are implementing reforms in "official dining" to reduce public spending and improve efficiency in government operations [1][3][5] - The new regulations require public officials to self-manage their meals during official activities, with a focus on cost control and transparency [4][6] Group 1: Official Dining Reforms - Hunan Province has introduced a new regulation for official dining that mandates online applications, QR code payments, and uniform pricing for meals [1][3] - The "zero reception" policy is being adopted in various regions, where officials are required to pay for their meals out of pocket and are not accompanied by others during official dining [4][6] - Statistical data from Zhangjiajie City shows a dramatic decrease in reception expenses, with a 99.95% reduction in town reception costs and a 93.71% drop in expenses for district-level units from January to July 2025 [4][6] Group 2: Broader Cost Control Measures - The Central Government has emphasized the need for party and government agencies to practice frugality and reduce costs associated with official activities [5] - New management systems for official vehicles and travel are being explored, including a vehicle supervision system in Harbin that collects and analyzes data on vehicle usage [6] - The introduction of an "electronic public letter" system in Yichun City has led to a significant reduction in general official reception expenses, with a year-on-year decrease of 12.02% and 29.77% over two consecutive years [7]