State-owned firms , government offices scale back Chinese New Year parties this year . Some multinational companies say they are struggling to find any government officials willing to be wined and dined , as they scramble to respond to a fresh call for frugality from Beijing , part of the leadership 's anti-corruption drive . Chinese New Year office parties comparable to office this year parties in West . CIC , CIC , PetroChina cancelled some or all new year events . Chinese New Year this year is Christmas .
State-owned firms , government offices scale back Chinese New Year parties this year . Chinese New Year office parties comparable to office this year parties in West . CIC , CIC , PetroChina cancelled some or all new year events . Chinese New Year this year is Christmas .