An official has died after apparently drinking too much alcohol with business guests in Anhui province, possibly the latest victim of the country's ganbei culture.

Shen Hao, 46, was the Party secretary of Fengyang county's Xiaogang village, famous for being the birthplace of the country's rural reform.

At least two other officials died this year after drinking too much at official banquets, where a lot of business is carried out.