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China has banned the use of military license plates on expensive cars, according to official state media. The new guidelines were issued by the Central Military Commission, and are the latest anti-corruption measures undertaken by the image-conscious government of President Xi Jinping.

Military license plates had been something of a golden ticket in the past, with some owners openly flouting traffic rules and skipping required toll payments. Some reports suggest the plates were occasionally auctioned off to civilian buyers.

Xinhua, China's state news agency, suggested the problem is one of image.

"In recent years, irregularities in the use of military cars have drawn public attention," the agency said. "Some internet users have posted snapshots on popular Twitter-like microblogs featuring limos with military license plates."