Aaaand Chinese gov't says it's okay to play golf

[nevets88]

So in another 5 years, it'll be banned again for [insert reason here]. Great dry English wit in the comments:

I think it's a fairway to go ..

A criminal waste of time

'To get a hole in one is glorious' Deng Xiaoping.

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“Since it is only a sport, there is no right or wrong about playing golf,” an article in the Discipline Inspection and Supervision News, the official newspaper of China’s anti-corruption agency, declared.

The newspaper pointed to article 87 of the Communist party’s disciplinary regulations which deals with potential punishments for the illicit possession of golf membership cards.

“Can officials play golf while the nation steps up efforts to clamp down on corruption and promote austerity?” the China Daily asked. “The answer is yes - if they pay out of their own pockets.”

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Speaking in January Xi used words straight from the clubhouse to announce his determination to cleanse China’s government.

“To forge iron,” he said, “one must be strong.”

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/14/golf-is-no-longer-a-decrees-chinas-communist-party?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

[boogielicious]

9 minutes ago, nevets88 said:

So in another 5 years, it'll be banned again for [insert reason here]. Great dry English wit in the comments:

I think it's a fairway to go ..

A criminal waste of time

'To get a hole in one is glorious' Deng Xiaoping.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/14/golf-is-no-longer-a-decrees-chinas-communist-party?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

I read an article a few weeks ago saying golf was being taught in schools now. Make up your mind!!!

[Lihu]

I have no idea what the fuss was about, the golf courses in China are still doing great.