Existential jurisdiction

It finally happened: the Chinese Communist Party declared itself to be God.

As of September 1st, living Buddhas seeking reincarnation must apply to the PRC government for approval under the provisions of a newly released law. In a related story, ConAgra Foods announced that the production of Hebrew National hot dogs will be monitored exclusively by inspectors from China's State Food and Drug Administration, in light of the fact that those responsible for melamine in baby formula have declared themselves to be the higher authority.