Chinese officials are no longer able to use public money to buy mooncakes as gifts . The new restriction is part of a campaign against corruption . Mooncakes are pastries made with egg whites and lotus seed seeds . Expensive mooncake gifts have become important in Chinese popular culture .
Chinese officials are no longer able to use public money to send mooncakes as gifts . The new restriction is part of a campaign against corruption . Mooncakes are pastries filled with egg yolk and lotus seed paste . Expensive mooncake gifts have become important in Chinese business culture .