Do you think this Chinese policy should be followed internationally?

I think the rich and famous can surely cut back. You cannot criticize the president for hosting a weekly party as I'm sure every president before him did the same thing. It's a tradition that surely can be modified however. And, I'm sure this would apply to other countries as well. Take a look at England's royalty. Bet they could cut back a tad also. Seems to me it will be the hard working cl that does all the cutting back.