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Beijing Bans Smoking In More Public Areas 

Beijing, which has promised a smoke- free Olympic Games, will ban lighting up in most public places from May 1.

The city, hosts of the summer Olympics in August, has barred smoking in public venues like schools, sports arenas and movie theatres.

The ban will be extended to restaurants, bars, internet cafes, hotels, offices, holiday resorts and all indoor medical facilities, the China Daily said.

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