In its latest campaign to rein in excesses across all aspects of society, China is now targeting overindulgence of food. Beijing released an action plan on Monday that tells diners not to order more than they need and encourages consumers to report restaurants for wasting food. It also advocates buffets for official receptions rather than banquets, while banning companies from hosting lavish feasts “in the name of meetings and trainings.” The plan through 2025 follows calls by President Xi Jinping to reduce food waste and bolster food security. By tackling discarded leftovers, China could also reduce its dependence on imports and its vulnerability to disruptions. The effort comes as Chinese purchases of farm products from corn to wheat to beef have continued to grow year-on-year to record levels. China is also facing soaring prices of some food items, such as vegetables , which threatens to become a broader inflation […]