BEIJING (Reuters) - China has banned fire department officials from receiving sexual favors as bribes from companies seeking their business, local media reported on Friday.

The new anti-corruption laws also forbid city firefighters from taking bribes, receiving discounted housing, or having their children placed in top schools. Their immediate family members are prohibited from profiting through fire companies or fire-fighting products as well.

A commentary carried by the official Xinhua news agency on Friday praised the order — officially abbreviated as the “Four Strictly Forbiddens” — as timely.

“For every 10 corrupt officials, nine are involved in illicit sex. This old tune has already been proved by statistics from disciplinary organs many times,” Xinhua said.

“The people believe that the trade of authority for sex is still comparatively serious,” the commentary said.

Dreaming of romance with Mr. September from the fireman’s calendar is still legal.

Via Reuters