Drink-drivers, people who ran red lights, and hit-and-run drivers were also involved in many accidents, said the statement.
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《中国日报》报道称,去年中国共有6.5万人死于交通事故,但并没有具体指出其中多少人死于醉驾。
The China Daily reports that 65,000 people were killed in traffic accidents last year. It does not specify the number of deaths caused by drunk driving.
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在中国,醉酒驾车目前被定为交通肇事,如无交通事故,醉驾司机可拘留最长15日。
In China, drunk driving is currently considered a traffic violation, and drivers can only be detained for up to 15 days if they do not cause an accident.