China Stops Apartment Use as Cemeteries

China has banned storing cremation ashes in apartments. The government says this is for safety reasons. This follows a recent apartment fire that caused deaths.

The Chinese government is taking action to control where people are buried. Families had previously stored cremation ashes in apartments. This was done to avoid the expense of traditional cemeteries. The government believes this practice caused problems. A recent fire in an apartment building led to many deaths. The new rule aims to improve urban planning and reduce overcrowding.

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